Cambodia: The wonders and tragedies of a beautiful country

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March 3rd 2008

Published: March 4th 2008

We love Cambodia! A beautiful country with a tragic recent history. The food has been great and everyone we've met has been so friendly. It is amazing to see how well this country has recovered and how quickly, as it wasn't until 1999 that the Khmer Rouge were defeated for good and peace was fully restored. Phnom Penh Still travelling with Lianne and Laurie, we arrived in Cambodia's capital cit... Read Full Entry

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Michelle and Travis

Tbone and Maam

June, 2007 We got married in June of 2007 and figured our backpack through Asia trip had to happen now or never, so we quit our jobs, sold our cars, rented our condo, and booked our plane tickets. Now it's time to teach in Japan and then travel through Southeast Asia! May, 2008 We arrived safely back in Toronto, and we have to get back to real life! We're trying to get the last few entries of our travels posted so please bear with us! March, 2009 We have continued our travels with a short visit to South America: Chile and Argentina!... full info

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Angkor Temples - Bantay Srei

Inricate work on the bas-reliefs

Angkor Temples - Bantay Srei

A young boy rests on a wall, waiting to enjoy his candy bar

Siem Reap

Our last supper with Laurie and Lianne in SE Asia. At a restaurant called the Red Piano. They have a drink called the Tomb Raider so of course we had to order a round!

Angkor Temples - Angkor Thom

Bayon - the four faces of Brahma

Angkor Temples - Angkor Thom

Bayon bas reliefs

Ankor Temples - Angkor Thom

Angkor Temples - Angkor Thom

Bayon

Angkor Temples - Angkor Thom

Michelle climbs the steep, narrow stairs to the top of Phimeanakas

Angkor Temples - Angkor Thom

Baphuon

Angkor Temples - Angkor Wat

Our guide told us to pose like Apsara dancers...wow, Travis should turn professional!

Angkor Temples - Ta Prohm

Angkor Temples - Beng Mealea

5th March 2008

Linda
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Wow! Amazing!
It's always a treat to hear from you guys. I'm sitting here with freezing rain pinging off my window and suddenly the day doesn't seem so bleak reading of your wonderful adventure. (Although the cricket thing doesn't sound very appetizing.) Habitat for Humanity will be fun - can't wait to hear about that. Take care, be happy - and sending our love - Linda and Dan

5th March 2008

Kevin
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WOW!!!!
Omigosh. You guys are soooo lucky. I would love touring all thsoe temples and stuff. Trav, I need to give you five bucks in return for eating the grasshopper!!!!! It's in return for bribing me to eat calamari with $5. Im at school right now, and everyone thinks you guys are so cool!!!! SO TRUE! Can't wait to see you in may. Keep on having an awesome time, and entertaining us all from across the world. Love you both, Kevin

5th March 2008

Kevin
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oops
sorry. It was a cricket, not a grasshopper. Love you both.

7th April 2008

Eve
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Happy to See You
It's amazing what a little email in-box maintenance can lead to... Travis, I'm so happy to finally catch up with your travels. You can imagine how lovely these moments have been while I lived your trip vicariously. Thanks so much for sharing... Enjoy!

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