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The Tonlé sap is a lake and river system of major importance to Cambodia and is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. This ecological hot spot has been designated a UNESCO biosphere, and serves as the lifeblood of Cambodia.
Our journey commenced at the crack of dawn. Fishermen and their families were laying out their lines. I bet the sight of ten Westerners, plopped like bumps on a log, upon the deck of a half-submerged submarine-like boat was equally amusing. We were greeted by friendly waves as we passed the humble communities.
The Tonle Sap, Camobdia The Tonlé sap is a lake and river system of major importance to Cambodia and is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia.The sights and sounds of Cambodia’s bustling capital, Phnom Penh.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia The sights and sounds of Cambodia’s bustling capital, Phnom Penh.The Killing Fields are a number of sites in Cambodia where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime (1975 to 1979.)
Analysis of 20,000 mass grave sites by the DC-Cam Mapping Program and Yale University indicate at least 1,386,734 victims of execution. Estimates of the total number of deaths resulting from Khmer Rouge policies, including disease and starvation, range from 1.7 to 2.5 million out of a 1975 population of roughly 8 million.
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Phnom Penh Cambodia The Killing Fields are a number of sites in Cambodia where large numbers of people were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime (1975 to 1979.)Exploring the dark Khemer history of Bokor Mountain. Sights include: the Bokor Hill Station and the church which both lie abandoned and laden with bullet holes, an old temple and an unfortunately renovated casino.
Bokor Mountain, Kampot, Cambodia Exploring the dark Khemer history of Bokor Mountain. Sights include: the Bokor Hill Station and the church which both lie abandoned and laden with bullet holes, an old temple and an unfortunately renovated casino.Kampot days are spent floating riverside and scooting through the hills. Arcadia is a haven tucked away upstream. Being in Kampot is like listening to this song.
Kampot, Cambodia Kampot days are spent floating riverside and scooting through the hills. Arcadia is a haven tucked away upstream.Down a long dusty road; you’ll find the seaside town of Kep.
The aroma of salty ocean mist, Kampot pepper, and BBQ shellfish mingle.
Joy, playfulness, and getting in touch with our inner child with simplicity.
Playing marbles in Siem Reap, Cambodia. See all at Joy, playfulness, and getting in touch with our inner child with simplicity.Women busy working at the ‘old market’ in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Women working at the meat market. Siem Reap, Cambodia. Women busy working at the ‘old market’ in Siem Reap, Cambodia.Women working and shopping at the ‘old market’ accompanied by their little ones… Truly the backbone of Cambodia.
South East Asia Globe, 2013 ‘Cambodia: Women in Business‘
“…it is estimated that of the 1.67 million workers included in the 2011 economic census, more than one million are females.”