Journey's End? Sad to read your wrap up, as it means the end of your fantastic blog. I'm showing the family the album of pix from Angkor Wat, and we're just glad to see more than the iconic shot. Have a safe trip back.
Kingdown of Wonder Cambodia have long history in the region where no one imagine and think. Cambodia exist in this land over 6000 years. So Cambodia people have to learnt from this past hostory and convert it into practise for the current.
Great album on Angkor Every picture looked like a part of Angkor that told a story of past lives. Great album, but one that makes me think that the pictures alone can't convey how beautiful and evocative it is. Got to go to the site itself to really appreciate.
We're loving your blog! Hi, Sandy,
Cary and I have been reading all your blogs and thoroughly enjoying them. Your photography is outstanding! I feel like I am learning a little bit about that part of the world through your eyes. Thanks for sharing.
Dorothy
Angkor environs I've told everybody how you are not only going to one of the rarer destinations for Americans, but are also avoiding the typical Bangkok-Phuket-Angkor trip most would do. But there's a reason Angkor is so popular, and we're glad you're also getting to see your own corner of it. It's important to also see the must-see sights.
As long as you take pictures of yourselves in front of them.
BTW, Val especially loves the idea of your guide steadying Bruce.
Siem Reap Val and I had Thai food today, and once we told the waitress about where you were, she couldn't stop talking. And once she stopped talking, she couldn't stop feeling homesick. She told us all about the tourist trip she's taken while visiting home--something about cruising on the Mekong, and the French bridges that were never finished. Unfortunately, we couldn't remember the names of the places you had been (except for Luang Prabang, which she's been to, and is, of course, not in Thailand), but we'll show her the pictures next time we go.
Now we have more pictures to enjoy--looks like the digs have gotten better. But, in order to brag on them, we'll have to find a Cambodian restaurant.
Riding the rapids Sean saw your picture of the Mekong Rapids, and wanted to know if you had gone whitewater rafting on them. I showed him your cruise boat, and told him Grandma and Grandpa go at a more leisurely pace. And their food is better than granola bars. You're right; we did miss your updates, and are glad you had so much to show us.
Thanks for your comments Hi Norm - thanks for the comments. Nice to know that somebody besides my long-suffering relatives and friends is reading them. If you like quaint towns, great restaurants, and lovely people, do plan as much time in Luang Prabang as you can.
Sandy and Bruce,
VOICES misses you!! And what wonderful photographs! The views and scenery are amazing. I'm wonderfing if you've heard any music? Should a concert in 2010 be Asian-inspired? Or maybe a silent auction item?
Lyn
Teacher Discipline That hardline teacher Sumontha shows just how far our school disciple has fallen in N. America. She sounds like the RC Nuns @ my 1955- 60 school in Canada!
Travel to LP I was in Luang Prabang (LP) for 2 days in 1972 but a few rockets were lobbed near the town, so I had to clear out to Houy Xai and back to Chiang Rai. I return to LP in Jan 2010. After your comments, I think I will reduce my proposed time Chiang Mai and spend more time in Laos. Thanks for the advice!
Special trip I'm glad you could do so much more than hang around with the tourists in Phuket, and are getting such special tours with local people. Thanks for sharing, and letting someone take the pictures so we could see you guys.
Special trip I'm glad you could do so much more than hang around with the tourists in Phuket, and are getting such special tours with local people. Thanks for sharing, and letting someone take the pictures so we could see you guys.
I have always had sand in my shoes. I got it from my father who became a merchant seamen as a young man and always loved to travel. For our 50th anniversary my husband and I are taking a trip back to Southeast Asia, where he served during the Vietnam War. We want to revisit familiar places and visit for the first time places that were off limits to us in 1965. And we want to be able to share this journey with our family and friends.... full info
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Journey's End?
Sad to read your wrap up, as it means the end of your fantastic blog. I'm showing the family the album of pix from Angkor Wat, and we're just glad to see more than the iconic shot. Have a safe trip back.