#9- CAMBODIA-Part 1

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March 8th 2008

Published: March 13th 2008

#9- CAMBODIA-Part 1 SIEM REAP, ANGKOR WAT AND TEMPLES Arrived at night after flying 5 hours from northern end of Chinese empire to the southern end of the Chinese empire. It felt so good not to be wearing a coat, even late at night in open Tuk-tuk (motorcycle with open carriage at back). The first day, very tired, I just took it easy; wandering around the local town (Siem Reap near Angkor Wat a... Read Full Entry

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John Oroad

Epoch

FROM CHINA TO KOREA I have recently returned from two trips to China teaching English and I am about to start teaching again; this time in South Korea. I love travel, especially in Asia and by working there, feel I experience the country more than by just passing thru it. My previous travels before China were 15 months in North America and Europe in 1975-76 and many South East Asian countries in 1980-81 for another 9 months. After almost another quarter of a century living in Australia, I got the travel bug once again. This time I decided to do it slightly differently by working. I hear... full info

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Battambang

old and new French colonial buildings

Battambang

French Art Deco markets from hotel

Battambang

Markets- Steamed rice on a stick-ricicles??

Battambang

"Modern" temple

Battambang

very ornate, like in Thailand

Battambang

Dead snake, well camouflaged on main street.

Battambang

French colonial Government building

Battambang

School

Battambang

"Modern" temple

Battambang

Police reform centre for ex/drug addicts being rehabilitated. (shirtless in background)

Battambang

Old French Art Deco Cinema

Battambang

Old French Art Deco Cinema (top)

Battambang

rice from bottom of cooking pot (rice crackle??)

Battambang

Cold drinks from large orange eskies outside shops full of ice. You ned one every hour or so....

Battambang

Money exchange shop with heaps of notes in glass cabinates, which roll back at nighttimes when the shop becomes garage/lounge room

Battambang

Shop at night becomes garage for car and bike. it is also used as dinning/family/TV room with Buddhist shrine in corner.

13th March 2008

Sue Storr
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Next trip!
Hi again, John! Sounds like you packed a lot into your short stay. Must make Cambodia a top priority for my next trip. Loved the old temple being "eaten" by that ancient tree! You're getting worse than me with all your photos!

13th March 2008

Epoch
John Oroad

Hi Sue
Yes, I want to go back! You do tend to just look up at the trees, shaking your head after a while. I am looking foreward to your blog updates also. It is now very easy to add videos also. I wish I had made better ones now. Good Luck back in China. John

14th March 2008

Big brother
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good information!
You gave me good and special information about Ankor Watt, Battambang and Banyon. In the ancient time, the Cambodian had their own brilliant history. Now, Cambodian people live with happiness and relaxation. although the national economy is poor. It is Good. I read your article and watch your videos. Thank you.

16th March 2008

Angela
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I may sometimes kill you.
I read your story of Cambodia with pleasure thinking of your laughing in the truck. I know you have a good sense of humor. John, don't be too positive. I may sometimes kill you. :-) due to my frequent business trip even if I hope not to have it. Let's make our times the best 6 months together as teachers.

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