My encouraging feline friend

First thoughts and first morning

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May 9th 2011
A snippet from my thoughts on arriving in Cambodia last night: So, here I am in Cambodia, my home for the next two months. The ride from the airport to the house felt familiar, having at least been here once before helps I think. Makes it feel slightly less daunting maybe. It's difficult to describe exactly how it feels. Scary is one word that springs to mind though! It's all a bit o ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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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