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June 12–Palm Tree Village, or something sounding like that

We met a new guide today, Mr. (phonetically-sounding) Sauthee.  It rained heavily last night, and the rice paddies on the way to his village were quite flooded.  I believe he said that his village was called Palm Tree Village.  One … Continue reading

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June 11–Beng Mealea

This morning we headed off at 8 AM with Santhou (our guide, now properly spelled) to Beng Mealea, about 1 1/2 hours from Siem Reap.  Beng Mealea was built in the same reign of the king who built Angkor Wat … Continue reading

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Day 2–Day of Temples and Renaming the Vacation

This morning we experienced an incredible sunrise at Angkor Wat.  I am having some trouble with connectivity between my iPad and this computer, so I may not be able to post the photos–I will try to add them later, but, … Continue reading

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Short recap of Day 1

It’s actually 4:20 AM on Day 2, and we are about to go to Angkor Wat for the sunrise–this will be gorgeous, and I will have a lot more to say about the place once I have successfully conquered my … Continue reading

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Angkor Wat

First non-travel day, magnificent sight

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Cambodia, Day 1

We have finally arrived in Cambodia and are at the spectacular Raffles Grand Hotel D’Angkor.  It is shortly after midnight–the travel day was long:  13 hours from LA to Seoul, then 5+ more hours from Seoul to Siem Reap.  Fortunately, … Continue reading

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Austin to Cambodia to Laos

Kendall, Delaney and I leave on Friday for our Great Post-Graduations Trip (the GPGT).  We’ll spend about two weeks in Cambodia and Laos, and I have great intentions of capturing our trip in photos and in words.  Intentions.  That’s the … Continue reading

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