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April 18th 2013
Published: April 26th 2013
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At the western end of Battambang, the old train station clock reads barely past eight. It has been that way for years – maybe decades, even – because, having lived out its purpose long ago, it stopped ticking. But the truth is, it’s already one in the afternoon, and the clock feels like it has stopped less because of technical malfunction than a result of a magical spell that froze time inde... Read Full Entry



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Jay Exiomo
JayExiomo
JayExiomo
Although he lived much of his toddler years abroad in the US and spent his early childhood roaming around the Philippines with his parents, Jay didn't really catch the travel bug until much later in 2006, when he was dragged to a microfinance conference in Thailand. He considers it his first true taste of travel, with his childhood already but a vague, distant memory. Something about being in a foreign place stirred his wanderlust, and his feet have constantly itched since. After graduating with a degree in Multimedia Arts, Jay worked as a news writer, then as a high school teacher. Presently,... full info
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Wat Ek PhnomWat Ek Phnom
Wat Ek Phnom
Ruins 15 kilometers northwest of the city
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Wat Ek Phnom
Offerings by the temple walls
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Wat Ek Phnom
A girl sits by the temple wall
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Wat Ek Phnom
Ruins of the tower
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Wat Ek Phnom
Exploring inside the ruins
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Wat Ek Phnom
A pathway inside the ruins
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Wat Ek Phnom
Incense at the ruins
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Wat Ek Phnom
A Buddhist pagoda beside the temple ruins
Rice Paper HouseRice Paper House
Rice Paper House
A young lady lays out the rice paper, which will then be dried out under the sun
Rice Paper HouseRice Paper House
Rice Paper House
Drying rice papers under the sun
Fish MarketFish Market
Fish Market
Where fish sauce and fish cheese are made. The stench is strong here.
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Fish Market
A vat of fish sauce
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Fish Market
Dried fish for sale
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Fish Market
Drying fish heads under the sun
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Fish Market
Petrol for sale near the fish market
Exotic EatsExotic Eats
Exotic Eats
Deep-fried crickets and frogs at a food stall
Bamboo CakesBamboo Cakes
Bamboo Cakes
A woman cooks the bamboos
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Bamboo Cakes
Her husband prepares the bamboo
Smokin' Pot RestaurantSmokin' Pot Restaurant
Smokin' Pot Restaurant
The restaurant that doubles as a cooking school serves traditional Khmer and Thai dishes
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Smokin' Pot Restaurant
Preparing my meal
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Smokin' Pot Restaurant
Vegetable amok without the leaf cup



26th April 2013

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Countryside tour
Fantastic photos and stories about the countryside tour. We really struggled with the smells at the fish market, but our timing wasn't the best - it was a hot summer afternoon... :)
26th April 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks. Yeah, couldn't stomach the smell, too. Same time as mine, though it was just after the Khmer New Year so the market was basically deserted.
26th April 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Off the beaten path
A thrill norry ride...you always find the interesting things to do. You should have taken the cooking class. Loved your opening and closing with the clock. Excellent writing! We are waiting for your book.
26th April 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

I just found out about the norry by reading other travelers' stories. Plus my guide turned out to be very helpful. Thanks. Maybe one day I'll be able to get myself published :)
26th April 2013

auspicious
Michelle Duer

Fish cheese -- yum? Sounds like an odorous adventure. Liked the bit with the frog leg as well -- I find it goes well with ginger and greens. Great writing and looking forward to your next one. :)
26th April 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

I actually liked the taste of the frog -- tasted like fish. But every time I realize it's a frog.... :) Yeah, maybe I should've tried it with ginger and greens.
27th April 2013

liliram
liliram

Oh, those creative juices ...
Yes, flowing through your entire blog. You write beautifully, Jay, and like MJ, I'm waiting for your book. Can't wait to read more.
27th April 2013

JayExiomo
Jay Exiomo

Thanks!

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