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Monks & English on the Mekong

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November 16th 2007
After leaving the packed area of Angkor & Siem Reap, we made the 6 hour drive to Kampong Cham along the Mekong River. This stop was basically a mid-way point towards the coast so there wouldn't be any too exciting here. We made the trip using public transport which was interesting. Because many of the cars don't have side/rear view mirrors, drivers honk when passing. We had the front seats and wer ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » East » Kampong Cham

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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 ... ... read more