A village in Mon State on the eastern side of the country. Just one year ago or so, this was a restricted area due to fighting between local rebel groups and the army. One of my Thai colleagues said it's like Thailand 40 or 50 years ago. It's kind of like this place has been frozen in time and now they're thawing out in the summer heat. Speaking of heat, did I mention how hot it has been here? 35-40 degrees. I've been drinking water like crazy, litres and litres.