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February 22nd 2009
Published: March 30th 2009
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Pnomh Penh The slow boat from Chau Doc in Vietnam to Pnomh Penh was long but very enjoyable. Everywhere along the route kids were swimming in the river, sometimes alongside water buffalo, and shouting hello whenever we passed while women washed clothes. My accomodation was near Boeng Kak lake that is due to be reclaimed in the next year or so for development which is a shame. At the moment though... Read Full Entry



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Temples of Angkor - Angkor WatTemples of Angkor - Angkor Wat
Temples of Angkor - Angkor Wat

Bas relief showing the "Churning of the ocean of milk"
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Temples of Angkor - Angkor Thom

Entrance to Angkor Thom
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Temples of Angkor

The North Gate
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Temples of Angkor

Tree growing on the roof of a temple
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Temples of Angkor

Musicians who are victims of landmines
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Bus Eireann - Cambodian style
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Siem Reap

My "English students"
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Aspara dancing
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Tuk Tuk
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Battambang - The killing caves

Cambodians executed by the Khmer Rouge were dumped through the hole above. A collection of bones and skulls is on display near where this photo was taken.
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Battambang - The killing caves

There is an official monument containing skulls and bones to the left of the picture. The authorities that be obviously felt that they should leave a few skulls in the original cage for some form of macabre dramatic effect.
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Battambang

Stilt house - this area gets flooded in the wet season
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Battambang

Chameleon
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Battambang

Bamboo train - If an oncoming "normal" train turns up the above has to be dismantled to let the train pass.



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