Published: April 12th 2006March 5th 2006
Cambodia - The Wild West
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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ...more info
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Angkor Wat - The First & Best View
Both Jo and I were awestruck by the magnificent experience that was, Angkor Wat!
On Route to Siem Reap
Our comfortable journey by pickup truck to Siem Reap! Photo was taken when the truck was without the 10 other passengers, 2 large bags of washing, ten tonnes of varying fruits including large durian underfoot. Please note the elastic band holding my pump in place (which I have yet to loose!)
The Road to Nowhere
That really is the dust acquired in one afternoon. I have yet to turn into a minging unwashed travelling hippy, although I am trying very hard!
Spot the Faffer!
Spot the Faffer!
View out over Angkor Wat
View out over Angkor Wat
Priviledged Photo
This monk asked us to take a photo with him!
Journey to School on the Tonle Sap
It seemed like the only way to get to the school on the Tonle Sap river was by boat.
Our Bikes Taking a Well Earned Break!
Our Bikes Taking a Well Earned Break!
The Gallows
This school exercise pole was used as a gallows for torturing prisoners during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. The school was turned into a prision where thousands of people (including many children and infants) were tortured prior to being sentenced to death.
The Photos
Photos of some of the children who were held in the school prison before being sentenced to death. The Khmer kept detailed records including photos of everyone that they captured.
Spot the Odd One Out!
And yes we are where your thinking we are!
Sihanoukville
A beautiful Cambodian sunset at Sihanoukville.
Out bikes taking another well earned rest!
Out bikes taking another well earned rest!
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nelly knickers
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cambodia looks fab!!!
the foto's look mad including yourselves!!! you look very happy well you should be with all that time off work in the sun shine etc... angkor wat looks amazing it must have some experience. i'm jealous. we're there many monks looking for blonde women? Enjoy the rest of your time off work!
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