Cambodia

hello from Phenom Penh!! currently blogging in an internet cafe, back facing the blazing, scorching sun. awaiting to enter the Royal palace for a short tour.

we're having a blast here! went to siem reap first and stayed in the Villa, the most friendly, cozy and welcoming hotel. we joined their tours and got to see the amazing temples. Angkor wat, Ta prohm, Angkor Thom, Beng melea.. all of which tells a different story. They also represented the prosperity and power of this land centuries ago. Well other than temples, we visited the stilt villages and experienced parts of local fishing lifestyle. Saw the mobile village, where the people move their homes all the time depending on the water level. Tough but simple life.

I enjoyed talking with the guides and the locals about their life and history. Lots of wars and fear amongst the people until a few years ago where things became more stable. I enjoyed the relaxing pace of life and the many chilling out sessions...

erm.. yes, job hazard.. visited Caritas, one of the many centers for HIV patients. Bought crafts from ladies who made them for a living. Heard some of their stories... heartbreaking. Saw children whose parents have died of HIV. Malnourished and lost. I'm glad to see many non-government organizations came in to aid the people of cambodia.

yea.. just a summary of siem reap. Will talk more about pp later...
My diet coke has dried up. so has my sweat. ha.. so it's time to get up and move into the sun!

i love vacations =) I bet u love it too.