 Siem Reap: Photos 21 to 34 |
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The hotel we were staying at in Phnom Penh had a partnership with a homestay in central Cambodia. It was on the way to Siem Reap, so we figured we would stay there for one night en-route to Siem Reap. After a few hours on the bus, we arrived at a small roadside town where we transferred to scooters and were shortly at the homestay.
The homestay had maybe a dozen different units for people to sleep in. Each one was a wooden hut on stilts. There was no electricity other than a car bettery that we could connect a light and fan to. Shower and toilets were located nearby, but unless the generator was turned on, there was no light. Against the back of the grounds were rice paddies.
After a quick lunch, our guide arrived. He spoke perfect English and helped to teach it to others in the village. We boarded a horse and cart and headed out so he could show us regular life in a Cambodian village. Our first stop was to a place where women wove cloth.
The weaving loom was being controlled by a woman when we approached. It was human powered
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September 22nd 2008 - ted strejcek: holiday in cambodia
hey pohl, are you sure visiting a country infested with landmines is such a great idea?
September 25th 2008 - rani: history/mystery
looks like cambodia is equally historical and mysterious? lots of myth too hah? or legend?
where are you now?
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Angkor Wat
Here it is in all its glory. Sadly, the towers were under renovation and we could not go up them:(
Angkor Wat at Sunrise
This is supposed to be the time to see Angkor Wat. Unfortunately, I had come down with a sudden fever and Thelma had to witness it by herself.
Choose Your Weapon
The manager was really pushing the Tommy Gun, but I went for the AK-47. Also up for shooting was a bazooka (bottom right).
Horrible Shot
Just like a member of the A-Team, I somehow managed to completely miss the target with every bullet.
Disabling Mines
Here is Akira disabling landmines. He reckons that he must have cleaned up over 50,000.
Cigarette Bomb
I remember when we got something similar from a joke shop and put these in my buddy's cigarettes in college.
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September 22nd 2008 - ted strejcek: holiday in cambodia
hey pohl, are you sure visiting a country infested with landmines is such a great idea?
September 25th 2008 - rani: history/mystery
looks like cambodia is equally historical and mysterious? lots of myth too hah? or legend?
where are you now?
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