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May 12th 2009
Published: May 12th 2009
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We’ve been in Cambodia for a few days now and even though we flew north from Saigon we didn’t escape the heat at all. To add to it, we’re just on the cusp of monsoon season so it’s also very humid and we’ve had a few rain storms since we’ve arrived (they are heavy but short-lived and mostly take place in the afternoon). Our game plan to make the most of our time here and not be hel... Read Full Entry



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Victory GateVictory Gate
Victory Gate

Southern entrance to Angkor Thom
BayonBayon
Bayon

One of our favourite temples - each tower has four faces
BayonBayon
Bayon

Faces close up
Angkor ThomAngkor Thom
Angkor Thom

Detail from the terrace of the leper king
Ta ProhmTa Prohm
Ta Prohm

also has been referred to here as the "tomb raider" temple
Tree roots in angkorTree roots in angkor
Tree roots in angkor

are either silk cotton or kapok
Boy at Ta SomBoy at Ta Som
Boy at Ta Som

He kept flashing us the peace sign in every other photo
Ta Som Ta Som
Ta Som

just outside the gates



29th May 2009

You are intense!
Firstly, Amazing trip! Secondly, i had NO IDEA you were such an Incredible photographer!! I must say i was kind of hoping theer's be a victory video of you at the top of those stairs! And, im not sure where i'd place snake in terms of food groups......maybe in the "HELL NO!" group. Have a safe rest of your trip!
31st May 2009

Shout out to my PT!
Hells, I need to thank you for all the step ups (brutal as tehy were..grumble, grumble)!!! I hauled my butt up a few mountains and boy did they make a difference..heh heh - L

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