Sculptures

Phnom Penh

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February 4th 2006
A late start today to go visit the markets. First stop was the Russian Market. It has stuff from everywhere and we found a few more goodies. Of particular interest was a stall selling crispy critters; ie. spiders, beetles and greasshoppers. We were taken to another second rate Chinese buffet for lunch. When we got back in the car, we suggested to the guide that she talk to her boss about gi ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more