Connie, Rosie and me

We went by taxi to the ruins of a magnifcent temple at Beng Melia, about 65 kilometers from Siem Reap. No restoration has been done, and the jungle is encroaching. It is very much the way the entire complex at Angkor must have been when it was first discovered about 150 years ago.

Day 5 Kratie

July 3rd 2008
Day 5 - Kratie Yesterday, after my lazy morning we went to lunch at an amazing cafe called "Friends"just near the Royal Palace. It was started by someone to help street kids- orphans, prostitutes,etc. It is a classy cafe that would be impressive in Kirribilli or Bronte. Excellent tapas. Friendly service. Behind is a great complex of facilities-rehab, school, life skills workshop, hospitality ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » Central

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

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