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Published: November 23rd 2008
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bamboo train
Apparently, this small train is going to disappear (it's used for local people and for tourists wishing to support it). The Japanese are building a new train line through Cambodia. Of course, the country needs it. But this charming "folklore" will disappear when it's built. We arrived in Siem Reap this afternoon by boat on the Sangkae Rver, and I have lots of photos to post of our time in Battambang and our trip here.
Two things I forgot to mention about our stay in Phnom Penh:
While there, I met with Aline, a French gal of Cambodian descent who is the president of an NGO here called Elephant Blanc and who also helps manage an orphange. My friend Paris Tanish put me in touch with her. Also: Jean-Marc and Annie are very active in France in the NGO we visited in Phnom Pehn called "Pour un Sourire d'Enfant." Jean-Marc actually donated 5 bicycles, which were shipped to the Phnom Penh site a year ago. While we were there last week, he spent a morning at the center training the mechanical students and their teachers how to fix them.
The NGO "Phare" in Battambang was marvelous! It trains kids to be artists and circus performers. What a great performance they gave us!
Now for the photos.
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Hi mum's... Again, nice pics!!! the shadow theater seems amazing!!! is Seam Rap called Siemréab on your blog's map?? Have fun, xxx