On the grounds of the Royal Palace

Phnom Penh

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December 15th 2010
Wednesday, December 15th - Phnom Penh - population 1.5 million Talk about a juxtaposition - the abject poverty yesterday and waking up in the Raffles five star hotel in Phnom Penh this morning. I feel very blessed to have such a wonderful life. The Christmas tree in the lobby smells of fresh cut pine as the musicians play carols on traditional Cambodian instruments. We met our local guid ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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