The Pearl of Asia or the centre of misery dealt by the Khmer Rouge?

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April 29th 2014

Published: May 16th 2014

Phnom Penh…..best pronounced by stifling a sneeze, mumbling the consonants and aspirating heavily out of the nose, or at least that’s how we like to pronounce it! PP, otherwise known (or previously known) as the Pearl of Asia, it was once considered a significant beauty in Cambodia due to its gorgeous and historical French inspired architecture. That is until it was sadly ravaged by war and th... Read Full Entry

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Vince n Suz

Had been 4.5 years since landing back on aussie soil after our 6 months of travel around europe in a kombi. Inspired by others blogs and with the travel bug biting us hard once again we decided it was about time to start planning another vagabonding experience. The last 4.5 years had been jam packed with buying a house and solidifying our positions on the corporate ladder. But with the biological clock ticking and with us both just turning the big three-0, the road is calling once again! We have just set out for 12 months on the road from March 2nd 2014. The las... full info

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More barbed wire

Unusual tree in the grounds of the Killing Fields

Buddhist memorial (Killing Fields)

Sheltered area where bones are still being unearthed today

Killing Tree

You can see this tree is covered in memorials due to the sickening acts that occurred here. It was horrifically used to kill babies by throwing them against it.

Killing Tree

Skulls recovered throughout the Killing Fields

A symbol of light in the Killing Fields

This little guy was wondering around the grounds while we were there and he was quite happy and playful. He took a liking to Vince - as most dogs do!

Little buddy being playful

Noodles drying on the streets

Dried meats - with the occasional sparrows pecking at them.....

More drying..!

Lunch at Cafe Naturae - wraps and salads yum

Beef fillet and red tree ants

Pano view from the Teahouse

19th May 2014

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Fantastic photo!
I didn't see this wall/window when we were there...but I think I was a little overwhelmed so probably shut down a bit.

24th May 2014

Matt and Roberta
Roberta Cenedese

Ah HA!
You DID put the photo of the ant in the teeth in - I just hadn't seen it. Great post guys.

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