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May 23rd 2013
Published: May 25th 2013
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Well I have just spent four days in Siem Reap and I think I have seen enough temples to last me for a while! It took just over 6 hours to get there from Phnom Penh on a comfortable air conditioned bus through rural villages and countryside and thankfully a tuk tuk driver from the hotel, holding my name up on a piece of paper, at the bus terminus, was there to meet me! On arrival at my booked hotel... Read Full Entry



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I am about to spend six months volunteering in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Actually, the idea of this venture would never have come about had I not gone to a VSO meeting with a friend and then met someone on a walking group, who told me about this organisation, through which she had applied to work as a volunteer. After considerable thought, I decided that I would like to spend some time volunteering on a worthwhile overseas project and that following my retirement would be the right time to do this, as my younger daughter went off to university last year and my elder daughter is around to look aft... full info
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Ta Som TempleTa Som Temple
Ta Som Temple
Nature again has taken hold!
Close up of temple carvings on a door lintelClose up of temple carvings on a door lintel
Close up of temple carvings on a door lintel
Traditional Khmer Musicians outside one of the templesTraditional Khmer Musicians outside one of the temples
Traditional Khmer Musicians outside one of the temples
Many of these musicians were disabled and donated proceeds went to help disabled people and their families.
Different types of land mines exhibited at the museumDifferent types of land mines exhibited at the museum
Different types of land mines exhibited at the museum
Painting at the artisan's craft centrePainting at the artisan's craft centre
Painting at the artisan's craft centre
This lady was completely deaf and dumb
A lacquered paintingA lacquered painting
A lacquered painting
This was painted in individual segments, pieced together and then lacquered.
Cutting out patterns and designs in brassCutting out patterns and designs in brass
Cutting out patterns and designs in brass
Statue of a Buddha made out of sandstone Statue of a Buddha made out of sandstone
Statue of a Buddha made out of sandstone
Apparently these cost about 2000 US$!
Carving using sandstoneCarving using sandstone
Carving using sandstone
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A busy area around Pub Street
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This narrow alley was full of restaurants and shops selling craft goods
A heavy rainstorm in Siem ReapA heavy rainstorm in Siem Reap
A heavy rainstorm in Siem Reap
I was not in a bar this time but a coffee shop and an ice cream parlour!



25th May 2013

Chris
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Saturday
Dear J It looks as if you are having a really interesting time now,and making the most of your last couple of weeks in Cambodia. I look forward to hearing all your traveller's tales when you get home. Love from Chris
26th May 2013

Jon
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Great blog
Enjoyed your blog. Brought back great memories of our time in Cambodia last year. Enjoy your stay. Check out our blog at http://www.teachorbeach.com/
26th May 2013

Maur
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Siem Reap
Hi jul, I love your description of Siemens Reap and photos. It looks incredible. It certainly seems as though you're enjoying travelling. Enjoy Thailand and look forward to seeing you soon. XX

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