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Published: February 26th 2008
So we are now in Phnom Penh which is the capital of Cambodia. It’s a lot bigger than we expected and the poverty is really in your face and after the terrible past these people have really come along way. The thought of what happened here less than 30 years ago with the Khmer Rouge regime and all the horrible things that happened in this city and the rest of the country has hit home pretty hard ...
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Jessica
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Idea to enrich your adventure a little more.
Dengue fever season is always around the bend for Cambodia. I was there during Dengue season and decided to donate blood to the local children's hospital. The line-ups of very sick babies and children were along every hallway and outside of the hospital. I was ushered in by a guard, and treated like royalty when I said I was there to donate blood. The sample fridge was EMPTY. So sad...so many tourists see Angkor Wat/Cambodia, but don't donate blood (a mindful way to give something to the needy)! The hospital was very sanitary, I watched the Dr. open the packaged needle right in front of me. Only took 10 minutes.!Give it a try, you'll feel more hopeful about the overwhelming poverty/painful histiry that surrounds and constantly asks you for help. Loved reading your blog, makes me want to go back! Yay for Cambodian aerobics! Hahah, Cheers!