I can skip the lengthy introduction and jump straight into the pictures. If you missed Part 1 showcasing Vietnam, be sure to check it out.
We only had a few days in Cambodia, so it's definitely a place I will return to...someday.
PHNOM PENH
Highlight: Although a very sad part of Cambodia's history, the killing fields and S21 prison were my favorite part of Phnom Penh. Reading the victim's stories made for quite a somber day. Depressing but important for everyone to know about. We must make sure it never happens again!
A quote from the museum, "The world has turned its eyes away a number of times during some of the 20th century's worst catastrophes: Armenia, the Nazis genocide, Rwanda, Darfur - the list goes on. Is it possible for us to learn to see sooner the next time a catastrophe is occurring? Could we, by better understanding the reasons behind why we look the other way, possibly prevent ourselves from making new mistakes? Can we learn from history?"
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| The Genocide Memorial |
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| Teeth continue to surface from the soil |
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| Never again |
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| Couldn't stop taking pictures with a statue, flower or coffee cup unfocused in the foreground |
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| No shortage of Halasa hats in Cambodia. They know where the fashion is heading |
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| "Guys, what are we all looking at?" |
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| I wouldn't mind living at this palace |
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| Trying to be artsy. It's a metaphor...I think |
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| Definitely artsy. Thanks for the inspiration Ian |
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| Slightly different effect. Love them both (created with Prism) |
SIEM REAP
Highlight: The morning of December 31st we awoke to a great breakfast buffet at our hotel. By noon I knew something was wrong, but we still had to see Angkor Wat. Perfect timing allowed me to puke before walking into the ancient temple, walk through and puke shortly after leaving the temple. Now I would call that well scheduled.
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| Showing shopkeepers who is boss |
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| Spot the white boy |
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| Spot the white boys....at the Chinese-tourist photo shoot |
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| The overtaken photo at the Angkors |
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| "That man likes postcards. Get him!" |
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| The spread eagle dwarfed by some massive temples |
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| Fish massage....talk about weirdly enjoyable. Made better with the free beer |
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| The competition giving me all their rice secrets |
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| We took (too) many family shots, but this was my favorite |
Up next, LAOS! You do not want to miss it (apparently the favorite country of the family)
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