It is hard to describe our short 3 day experience here, but this destination is one that I would recommend to anyone. The people were super nice and genuine. They made me feel comfortable even though I was aware of the rampant corruption. People were genuinely appreciative of anything that you purchased or tips that you gave. Seeing firsthand a people affected by a recent national atrocity brought into perspective and made more tangible all issues of human suffering around the world. Meeting people who Michelle and I would have liked to have lived near and become friends with despite extreme cultural and religious differences was a powerful experience that I will treasure. As a side note, Angkor Wat will most certainly get a boost in tourism after John Malcovich and Angolina Jolie film the story of the ancient Khmers that built the temples in a Hollywood movie that starts filming next year. Good luck Cambodia!
Funny,that lovely girl supporting the concrete post doesn't look Cambodian. Hope they have someone to take her place when she leaves. G.
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