Silk

A Country of Contrasts

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January 28th 2007
Hello Hello. I've been pretty good and have managed to write in my book everyday so this blog will be more of a diary. Hey Everyone! I survived my propeller driven flight from Vientiane and I've been enjoying the temples around Siem Reap for the past two days. I'm a relaxed flyer and that flight made me anxious. To board I had to walk past the propellers to the rear entrance. I was the only ... 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