An Unknown and Wild Past


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July 22nd 2008
Published: September 10th 2008
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Unknown? At least to me. Wild? Probably to everybody. From Pol Pot and Year Zero to King Jayavarman II and the ruins of Angkor, there is much to see and learn in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Still a millionaire by local standards with eager eyes, it was time to set about this new country. There we were. Paleface 1 and Paleface 2 among the very tan. Maybe just naturally dark. Riding this bus ... Read Full Entry



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Memorial Stupa at Choeung EkMemorial Stupa at Choeung Ek
Memorial Stupa at Choeung Ek

This site (also known as The Killing Fields) is about 15km from S-21. This stupa is filled with human skulls found in many of the surrounding mass graves.
Backyard in Phnom PenhBackyard in Phnom Penh
Backyard in Phnom Penh

Another busy capital, but had a lake and a river so you could have some room to breathe.
Countryside near SihanoukvilleCountryside near Sihanoukville
Countryside near Sihanoukville

One of many long bike rides.
Angkor WatAngkor Wat
Angkor Wat

This can be seen on the Cambodian national flag.
Banteay SreiBanteay Srei
Banteay Srei

This temple was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Angkor ThomAngkor Thom
Angkor Thom

Some historians believe these faces depict Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva who represents compassion.
Ta SomTa Som
Ta Som

Loic, Leila, Antoine, and me. We had a great photographer...
The PhotographerThe Photographer
The Photographer

She charged 2,000 riel.
BakongBakong
Bakong

The first temple mountain of the Khmer Empire at the Angkor temples.
Our NeighborsOur Neighbors
Our Neighbors

They were living right behind our hotel in Siem Reap.
Trying to Sleep in the Back of the BusTrying to Sleep in the Back of the Bus
Trying to Sleep in the Back of the Bus

For some reason, nobody would take the bench in the back of the bus. Worked out great for me as it provided many bumpy naps.



14th September 2008

IMPRESSIVE!
Your commentary is so interesting and so well-written. What an amazing time you are having. I love you in the Buddha pose the best!

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