[pct-l] miles vs. kilometers

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (dsaufley@sprynet.com)]

I wonder if Myanmar uses miles because of the US involvement in building the Burma Road during WWII.  

Best-selling author/editor/journalist Donovan Webster wrote about this theater during the war in his book, "The Burma Road" which gets two thumbs up from our corner.  Donovan has also written about the PCT in Smithsonain magazine.  Amazing man, and an amazing look at history.  Reading it gives incredible perspective and contrast  to travails encountered in hiking long distance.  I only have to think of what those men went through to stop any urge I have to whine.  

L-Rod


-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah <msarahm@cox.net>
Sent: Oct 22, 2005 7:08 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] miles vs. kilometers

Who needs the metric system?  After all, Liberia and Myanmar (Burma) use 
miles too, so  we're in good company!  (tongue firmly in cheek)

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