Awsome The pictures really describe the changing attitude of this mountain range. So fabulous to at least be there with you by viewing these captured moments.!
ORANGE FANTA'S!!!! AHHHH, fellow sister YELLO Fanta girl. I could only crack a wicked smile as I pictured you, alone w/out your other 3 FANTANA'S there sipping on CAT (our orange Fanta sister) !!!!! HA wish I was there wit ya
love you
Meg
Re-living it through you! I loved the meditative sense of zoning out while trekking, too. I remember, too, that I was reading Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at the time and it was the perfect complement since Frodo and Sam spend all their time walking and walking and walking.
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself - reading your diary made me think back fondly on my trip. I still have a t-shirt I had made in Kathmandu somewhere of all the stops that my trek took!
Chhaya
Hey Lady! Have fun you little hiker. Hope those boots we picked out the last day in SD will cary you along on your 12 day hike. Can't wait to talk to you and hear all about it!
Live Aloha! Meg
Muddy Water I believe the water is brown from the low water levels and the amount of mud and silt that gets kicked up. I'm not sure though. It didn't even occur to me to ask! Thanks for the compliment on the writing. I'm blushing. ;)
Water color What makes the water this brownish color? I have seen this in the south of the US, tannic acid from oak and mangrove leaves or sediment/muddy river bottoms. What might Cambodia have (trees or otherwise) to make the river this color?
P.S. I love your writing style-- I think you should consider being a travel journalist - I'd pay to read your stuff. Living vicariously through you, kiss kiss. KMK
turquoise waters your description of the water hole and water falls inspired this poem. Hope you enjoy it.
Turquoise Waters
In the crystaline waters of the soul
we will jump and swim
saturating our souls with clarity and care
a moment of abandonment
in full presence
clearing our thoughts and connecting with others
this is the place
of quiet contemplation
where action and inaction meet
where the energy of joy and love
fill our total beings.
love,
Ana
Hmmmm... Vanessa, I am just happy that I was NOT there with you. If your temper was just under boil.....let's just say I might be enjoying a night in the Hotel Cambodia...the one with iron bars. Sounds perfectly uninviting but I am happy for you that it is going well.
beauty Thanks for sharing the beauty of the place and the beauty of the senses, from the clean clear water, the image of the gibbons, the symphony of sounds, the savoring of the fruits, to the grandeur of the place. Take care. Love, Ana
YUM YUM hey baby! I'm so jealous! Dan and I got Celadon Thai last night and I'm sure it pailed in comparison w/ what I just saw sitting on that table. I'm thinking about you and wishing you well trael wishes sister.
Love you
Meg
We love you having fun! We miss you and love you as well...Our eager anticipation at your return knows no boundaries...
HMSH Napoleonic Prince Royale AJ
Prince Consort Grand Duke Rod
que viaje maravilloso! Hola!! Tio Gus y yo estamos disfrutando infinitamente de tus relatos. Escribes muy bien y transmites el sentimiento y la sustancia de cada sitio.
Keep sending them!
Muchos besitos de los dos, y cuidate mucho!
Tuk tuk am glad you got out safely - it is a good idea to have a powerful whistle - to signal for help, just in case. Whatever, it is pretty safe generally for travellers in Asia, the public are tourists-friendly. More great shots.
Vanessa, your description is better than lonely planet and all the phamphlets that the Govt published. Great observation and documentation + the excellent photograhy. So far you are the only one I know that we had taken around that describe your visit so vividly - am sure you will find more thrills and insight as you ventured on. And honest to goodness - it may be better than the "Round the world in XX days". Warmest regards - Nah's family
Jealous I'm felling pretty jealous right now. Some heat, stomach cramps, and tough scheduling aside, it seems you're having a great time. Keep coming with the blogs, but try and get some pics with you in them too! Safe travels!
Admiring your courage and adventurous spirit, and also the food stories! I finally had time to log on to your blog and am loving traveling and eating vicariously through you. I'm hooked! Enjoy and take good care of yourself.
Abrazos,
M.Adela
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Awsome
The pictures really describe the changing attitude of this mountain range. So fabulous to at least be there with you by viewing these captured moments.!