These structures contain the ashes of past Cambodian kings. It is traditional in Budhism to be cremated and the ashes interned into such a structure. The wealthier you are, the more elaborate the structure.
Phnom Penh September 9th 2008 We arrived in the small airport at Phnom Penh and sought out a tuk tuk to take us into town. I had met an Austrian couple in Ko Phi Phi who recommended the lakeside for a fun atmosphere in Phnom Penh. The view from there is supposed to be brilliant at sunset. We arrived in the rain and I went to hunt down a decent place while Thelma watched the bags. The reality was that this place is probably ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » South » Phnom Penh 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
American taking a career break after living in London for 6 years to travel around Australia and Asia.
New aspirations include learning to surf, finding the best scuba diving sites, exploring new places, learning new cultures, and pefecting my tan:)... full info