Majestic Angkor and Striving Tonle Sap

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March 22nd 2007

Published: August 7th 2007

CAMBODIA: PART 1 OF 3 It always amazes me to visit new countries and experience unique cultures. Travelling to Cambodia introduced me to a culture which has experienced unbearable suffering, but yet has overcome their anguish and continued on as a nation of friendly and generous people. Arriving at the airport late on the night of March 21st I was immediately reminded of South America, where peo... Read Full Entry

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Lisa Van Muyen

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain Hey everyone! I have started this journal in order to keep you informed of my adventures in Japan, as well as my travels throughout Asia. ... full info

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I was made to be worshipped

I found it so sad to see statues destroyed in such a way. Such a shame!

The carvings within Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

This Italian man is famous in Japan because he is on a program on NHK. Crazy to see him at Angkor Wat, posing with Cambodian girls, and speaking Japanese.

Coconut and Red Bean Rice Baked in Bamboo

Our Cambodian friend said that tasting this rice was a must when visiting Angkor Wat, and she was right.. it was delicious!

Prasat Kravan

Built in 921, Prasat Kravan was primarily built for the deity Vishnu. The central tower features bas reliefs of Vishnu in his form as Vamana as well as Garuda, both flanking a monumental eight-armed depiction.

The Wats vs. Nature

The Floating Village of Tonle Sap Lake

Various Forms of Transportation in Tonle Sap Lake

To some, this is "Home Sweet Home": The Floating Village

The Floating Village

To Serve and Protect: The 'Police Station' of Tonle Sap

The Road to the Floating Village

Gasoline out of a Plastic Coke Bottle

A Khmer Feast at "Temple Balcony"

From left to right: Zoltak, me, Sineth, and Berni

Traditional Aspara Dancing

Khmer dance is often referred to as 'Apsara Dance' after one of the most popular Classical dance pieces. Traditional Khmer dance is better described as 'dance-drama' in that the dances are not merely dance but are also meant to convey a story or message.

Traditional Aspara Dancing

24th July 2007

Larry
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Thats funny, there's a nightclub called "Angkor What?" hahaha.

24th July 2007

Mom
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Wow - glad I didn't try climbing up those stairs ! Ayutthaya was high enough for me !

24th July 2007

aunt mary
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Wats vs. Nature is an amazing pic, and the floating city, incredible. lol a.m.

24th July 2007

COOPIE
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beautiful!
Lisa, this is one of my favorite blogs, just beautiful! What an experience...thanks for sharing - finally!!! oxoxoxoxox coopie

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