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standards) speedy connections. There's a further trio of small internet cafés inserted into the
base of the Sule Pagoda on the northwest side of Sule Pagoda roundabout. In eastern down-
town, try CyberCafé, opposite the Sri Devi Temple.
Laundry
Ava Laundry Service, 305 Mahabandoola Rd, between Pansodan and 37th streets
(on north side of road).
Meditation
The well-regarded Mahasi Meditation Centre (16 Thathana Yeiktha Rd; 01
541971,
mahasi.org.mm
) runs courses in Vipassana meditation for committed meditators
(minimum seven-day stay, although for full benefit the centre recommends courses lasting
sixtotwelveweeks).Alternatively,theDahmmaJotiVipassanaCentre,neartheChaukHtat
Gyi Pagoda on Nga Htat Gyi Pagoda Rd ( 01 549290,
joti.dhamma.org
; donation), of-
fers ten-day courses. Courses at both centres are free, although donations towards costs are
welcomed.
Pharmacies
AAPharmacy,146SulePagodaRd( 01242651;daily 8am-9pm); City Care
Pharmacy (daily 9am-9pm), basement of the FMI Centre (Parkson Building; go in between
the escalators) on Bogyoke Aung San Rd.
Post office
The main post office is at the corner of Strand Rd and Bo Aung Kyaw St
(Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).
