Kampong Khleang - Stilt Houses & The Floating Village


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January 27th 2013
Published: January 27th 2013
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It's the weekend! No work for us so we're off to a slow start again, after all, what's the rush? We bummed a lift to Pub Street with other volunteers who just happened to be leaving Globalteer House at the same time we were. We need to get our visas extended and have to hand our passports in to a travel agent there. Our 3 month extension cost us $80.00 each. Whilst in the travel agent, we purchase... Read Full Entry



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Looking InLooking In
Looking In

A view straight through one of the huts. They are all built along the edge of a raised road which must remain dry in the wet season.
The Floating VillageThe Floating Village
The Floating Village

This entire community lives on the water in the body of the lake. There is no 'backup' on land, as they are miles from the nearest town.
The BridgeThe Bridge
The Bridge

This roughly made foot, and motorcycle, bridge joins the two sides of the lake. It will be underwater in the wet season.
Boats!Boats!
Boats!

This was taken looking down from the bridge.
Overloaded Motor BikeOverloaded Motor Bike
Overloaded Motor Bike

There was so much stuff on this bike, the owner had propped it up with a stick so it wouldn't over balance.
Brightly Coloured River BoatBrightly Coloured River Boat
Brightly Coloured River Boat

I love the paint jobs the locals decorate their boats with.



27th January 2013
Me on The Bridge

Your Hair!
...looks like it is getting lighter...! Is it the sun?
27th January 2013
Me on The Bridge

My hair...
Yep, I know, not much I could do about it. Blame 90 minutes in a tuk tuk....

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