Artisans Angkor workshop

"Life is Struggle, Life is Hope"

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February 7th 2009
It was smokier this morning, with more mosquitoes. I spent some time reading and writing in a hotel cafe that has air conditioning, WiFi, and plugs for charging your laptop. For lunch I had a pumpkin soup, with a chicken broth that was heavy on the schmaltz, with fresh spring rolls and young coconut juice. I then visited Rajana, a fair trade, non-profit ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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