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January 11th 2007

Published: January 13th 2007

Hello again, What can I say about Phnom Penh?! It was an eye-opener like I could never have imagined... One of my first comments when I arrived back into Bangkok this morning was "I cant believe how clean Bangkok is" - for those who know Bangkok that is a pretty big statement but Phnom Penh was filthy beyond your imagination. As you already know we arrived in Phnom Penh around 2pm and went strai... Read Full Entry

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Killing Fields

looking out into the fields....

Killing Fields

The tree they used to beat children and babies against

Killing Fields

The Magic Tree....

Killing Fields

one of the mass graves

Killing Fields

there were graves all over...

The Billabong Hotel

This was our little room. Lovely place.

The Billabong Hotel

The hotel was a lovely oasis away from the sadness of Phnom Penh

The Billabong Hotel

The restaurant at our hotel... food was great!

13th January 2007

anonymous
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Oh my God! I have to say that is all pretty heart-wrenching stuff and I don't think I could have handles it! I have to say, I've really enjoyed reading about your exploits in Cambodia as its one place I've never really looked into that much. Can't believe your trek is nearly over, but then again it seems like ages since we were sat at that Pool bar! Enjoy your last few days in Bankok, and have fun shopping!!!! Carolynn PS. I got the 1st season of prison break over in Phuket too :-)

13th January 2007

neemo
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Ben Wee
How was Ben wee?

13th January 2007

WanderlustTarrants
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Ben Wee
Hi Neemo, Ben didnt turn up so I wouldnt know!! We ended up with a driver through the hotel!

13th January 2007

CJ
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I have laughed a lot at your previous blog now I am typing this with tears running down my face. I have nothing else to say. CJ

14th January 2007

Lee
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Very sobering and very, very sad.
Hi Reet It's shocking to think this occurred just over 30 years ago, where were all the dogooders then? Just want to say thank you for taking us all on such an amazing and incredible journey with you over the last 6 weeks. I have enjoyed everyone of your blogs as much as I hope you've enjoyed your experience. Have a great last couple of days in Bangkok, not sure what day you get back, hope all goes well on the journey home. See you back in our "big country town". Take care as always, luv Lee xx

14th January 2007

Trish
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All I can do is shake my head
Hi Reet Wow your story was moving and well written it is unbelievable that such things were happening in the relatively recent past! It has been so great following your exploits with smiles, laughter and the odd touch of poignancy, I hope the memories will keep you warm and make you smile for a long long time. We have only 7 weeks left to wait and reading your blogs has only added to the excitement.....thankyou. Trish aka (H20)

23rd January 2007

Laura Bullon
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I really liked Phnom Penh, I know exactly what you mean about feeling like rich westerners. Out of all the countries I visited in SE Asia, Cambodia most of all made me really appreciate what I have back in the UK. I've never seen poverty like I did in Cambodia. At the same time people came across happy and in general the people in Cambodia were very friendly and helpful. I spent a lot of time down Sisowath Quay (in PP), which was by the river, I spoke to a lot of the kids selling books, they were so sweet, I bought them food and drinks, you should have seen the smile on their faces.

15th February 2007

Stan & Sharon
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A Big HELLO to Heath
Hi you two, we were with you when your table was nicked by the notorious " Kanchaburi table snatchers " It made us laugh. Just found and read Marita's blog of your travels. If you cant place us, we are the english ones that live in Rhodes Greece. Gunna send an Email to Marita now with a picture of us to jog your memory. So now you have had a message for you Heath.

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