Cambodia: A Country of Contrasts

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December 1st 2010

Published: December 4th 2010

Cambodia: A Country of Contrasts From the majestic prangs of Angkor Wat to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Cambodia has filled us with emotion. It all began when we crossed the border. That first emotion was anxiety. The Thai/Cambodian border was as chaotic and stressful as anywhere we’ve been. The anxiety had nothing to do with risk; we never felt as though we were in any danger. The r... Read Full Entry

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Preah Khan

detailed carvings

Our tuk-tuk driver Sieu

(Pronounced 'see you.' we used to say "see you, Sieu")

Phnom Bakheng

Joining the masses for the sunset

Phnom Bakheng

view

Entrance into Angkor Thom City

once was home to over two million people

Elephant!

Whoa!

Bayon Temple

intricate carvings on the outer wall telling the history of the people

Laura with an Apsara

also known as the 'Heaven Dancers'

Bayon

The Faces of Bayon

there are over 200 faces at Bayon

Kissing a Bayon face

Bayon

Band Photo

at the Elephant Terrace (you'll see this on our airband CD release)

Temple of the Leper King

Ta Prohm

4th December 2010

greg
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Thanks
Thanks for sharing these pictures keep it up

4th December 2010

Mary Ann Simpson
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Hi from the Simpsons
Hi you pair of jacks! Glad you are having this wonderful experience....thanks for sharing your travels. I am totally enjoying all of your pictures. Be careful! Love, Mary Ann

6th December 2010

George Holmes
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The Killing Fields
Have you ever seen the Movie "The Killing Fields?" It is one I have watched so very many times. Part of it portrays one B52's bomb load dropped off target, (I was a B52 Crew Member during that time.) The rest of the movie depicted the life of one person who experienced the Kmer Rouge and lived to tell about it. He was even given an Oscar for his role in the movie. Later he was killed by a drive-by shooting in his L.A. home. Love living your honeymoon thru your commentary guys.

16th January 2011

liliram
liliram

What? No crowds?
I can't believe there were no crowds when you went to Ta Phrom. Lucky you!

28th January 2011

Jenny
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Wow- this is just incredible. So peaceful :)

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