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October 4th 2006
Published: January 3rd 2008
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Hi All This one will be short; I'm exhausted. I'm writing you from Pnohm Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Currently in my third day, I feel like I am about to pass out. It is SOO hectic in this city; millions of little Khmer's running around. They look Asian, but are darker with puffier cheeks. It's as if you took a Thai, punched him in the face then let him tan in the sun like beef jerky. Th... Read Full Entry



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On the head.On the head.
On the head.

They carry things on their head just like in Africa.
Keeping order.Keeping order.
Keeping order.

They were even more on edge since it was during the trial of some important Khmer Rouge members.
Boat racesBoat races
Boat races

This is the main part of the Water Festival.
More boat races.More boat races.
More boat races.

It goes on all day for three days.
More racesMore races
More races

This picture was taken from my room.
RacingRacing
Racing

Each team represents different groups of people within different regions of the country. There had to be at least 100 teams.
SoldierSoldier
Soldier

Soldier guarding the palace.
GuardGuard
Guard

It is like the changing of the guards in London.



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