Dala

Trip To The Other Half

On Cheery (-) transport, the morning is windy, even the water having eddies sideways across the beautiful 7am river Hlaing. There are full of people on the gorgeous big two story ferry, some with their sidecars, some with merchandise, some with live animals including white cranes in their baskets

In no time, we arrived Dala. At the port, there are various kinds of taxies waiting for us, sidecars, motorcycles, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers. 7 am I have time, I would like to look around Big Standing Buddha in the middle of the street and on (new) Dala bridge construction’s way, Dala Zay Gyi (Ka Mar Ka Sit), Clock Tower, ‘herritage’ Bogyoke Statue erected in 1952, Kan Baw Za Bank (to retrieve money for the trip), Dala hospital, Dala numerous lakes and ponds and beautiful peaceful breath taking Dala city cemetery along the lover’s lane (as Dala residents call it at dusk), and one religious institution near to it

So we go slow go go to Kanbawza bank first. Get crispy ‘mmk’ first from ‘atm’, it gave me some money, no questions asked.  Noticed there are lots of motels, hotels, guest-houses in and out of Dala main streets

There are lots of Myanmar Indians lives in Dala. Also noticed there are a lots of non profit community based public assistance office in case of sickness, death. There are (2) or sometimes (3) in one district

We rode along the lover’s lane at dusk and it was so pleasant with paddy fields and some fisherman getting small fishes from rice fields. The soil is fertile and the water is abundant so ride on Dala!. After the lovely ride along lovers’ lane there is a big silent peaceful looking cemetery, nobodys there, no news is good news, confirmed nobody die today on Saturday September 8, 2018 in Dala     

Then we went along ‘kanner (river front) street’, it is a very busy street and a lot of motor cycles with helmets(open a helmet shop, big business it should be)wearing warriors carrying a little slips whispering each other. It is a cloud based license extension branch of Ka Nya Na. All motor cycles from rural areas, don’t matter yangon license or bago license can extend their license there instantly. Very convenient

A lot of tourists and oversea visitors used to come here to Dala to donate food and other essentials to under-privileged, but no more, but there were lots of ganged scavengers, vultures ripping off outside Samaritans and even to locals

There are lots of uncertainties in good and honest peoples mind about the future such as Dala bridge economy and hospital. Administrations don’t normally explain extensively to locals and under privileges and poor about the city future plans. Don’t need to care, they don’t have voices since birth anyway. Lots of brand new expensive commercial shops already been demolished along the Dala main boulevard, where is Dala bridge and assurances from above and beyond about the future? Dala sidecar Sayar my dear friend said with a sad smile looking away

Countries in This World

SWITZERLAND

Otherwise famous for watches, chocolate, and neutrality, Switzerland also turns out to be the best place to be an expat. Foreign workers report a happy work-life balance and like the country’s clean air and scenic terrain. Plus, expats do well there—25% earn more than $200,000 per year (perhaps not coincidentally, the same percentage of the country’s expats work in finance)

SINGAPORE

Gum chewing is forbidden and caning a risk, but the tiny island nation wins high marks from expats for ease of living, pleasant weather and safe, affordable street food. It’s also a good, but pricey place to raise a child according to the survey

CHINA

It’s all about the money in China—almost a quarter of expats earn more than $300,000 per year there, more than in any other country. Meanwhile, things are cheap in China; roughly three-quarters of foreign workers report having more spending money than they would at home. Expats in China, 25% of whom work in education, also tend to have more active social lives than those in other locales

GERMANY

The place to be for the expat seeking stability rather than adventure abroad, Germany scores points for its solid economy and for being a safe, easy place to raise children. German expats are also far more likely to speak the local language than those in other countries

BAHRAIN

Despite bouts of political unrest in recent years, expats living on the island kingdom give it good reviews for the local food and culture. The expat crowd— 77% of the country’s workforce—is dominated by Indians and bankers who move to Bahrain for better job prospects. 92% report keeping strong cultural ties with their homeland

NEW ZEALAND

Three-quarters of New Zealand’s expats are Britons and they flock to the former colony for its stunning landscape and welcoming culture. Expats reported feeling healthier and sportier in New Zealand than in their home countries. It also rated as the most child-friendly of the nations surveyed

THAILAND

Like tourists, expats love the Land of Smiles for its food, weather and easy, affordable travel opportunities (mountains in the north, beaches in the south, the rest of Asia just a quick flight from Bangkok). Nearly half of expats also reported finding a life partner there

TAIWAN

Expats adjust easily to life in Taiwan where they find the population friendly and the healthcare among the most excellent and affordable in the world. They also enjoy taking in local customs like the Lunar New Year and local delicacies like bubble tea. A quarter of the island’s expats work in education, while 35% of the total expat community are American

INDIA

Affordability, particularly of childcare and education, lands India on the list. While working on the subcontinent is often a considerable cultural adjustment, expats in India reported having a more active social life—44% reported meeting a mate— and a better work-life balance than those elsewhere

HONGKONG

It’s expensive, but Hong Kong, whose expat community is dominated by bankers, is considered a great place to get ahead. Expats in the city-state tend to be high-earners and they enjoy a jet-set lifestyle traveling around the region