Red Khmers and disturbed waters


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June 8th 2012
Published: September 5th 2012
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On many hours spent on public transport in Asia, we had noticed that the locals rarely seemed to read a book, or anything else. Illiteracy rates are still high and presumably books are too expensive for many. Despite this, Cambodia is home to countless on-street booksellers. They offer contemporary favourites, travel guides and everyone’s favourite, Khmer Rouge genocide memoires. We read one of... Read Full Entry



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Our guide gets busy.Our guide gets busy.
Our guide gets busy.

While we were having fun, he produced this weaving from somewhere, and continued his work.
MangroveMangrove
Mangrove

Koh Krong province contains many miles of these, as it is largely unspoilt by massive development, for now.
Buddhist HellBuddhist Hell
Buddhist Hell

A strange and macabre sculpture park
Our next destination(s)Our next destination(s)
Our next destination(s)

Koh Rong & Koh Rong Saloem.
Koh Rong at sunriseKoh Rong at sunrise
Koh Rong at sunrise

It's pretty much these buildings, a jetty and beaches and jungle.
Our dive centreOur dive centre
Our dive centre

With food and accommodation included!
Obligatory poseObligatory pose
Obligatory pose

Despite limited training, Robert took to diving like, erm, a fish to water.
The sea is alive!The sea is alive!
The sea is alive!

Despite limited visibility, we saw countless creatures.
Durian roundabout, KampotDurian roundabout, Kampot
Durian roundabout, Kampot

Durian may be the smelliest fruit in the world. For that reason alone, it deserves more statues like this one. Ben thinks it's tasty too, so here pays his own strange homage.



6th September 2012

I really enjoyed your pictures. Thanks for blogging about Cambodia I am completely fascinated by this area and hope to visit there someday.
24th October 2012

Backwards
I am reading your adventures backwards but certainly enjoying them!
26th October 2012

Thank you
Hi Meryl, thanks for your message, we are glad you enjoy the blog, it has been an amazing experience in every country we have been. We are back in SE Asia working for an NG called SOLS 24/7 so we will be posting more stories from the region. Happy travels, Mina & Ben

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