Changing of the Guard

It's Hot, Damn Hot

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December 24th 2016
Geo: 11.5588, 104.917After a couple of relatively uneventful flights we have made it to Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia where it is a balmy 30 degrees. Fortunately it isn't humid but I have been hugging the shade. We arrived at the hotel about 11:30 so by midday were out and about exploring. The local place on the corner of 136 and 51 streets did us well for lunch. Fresh stir fried veges and ... 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