Sunday, December 18, 2011

General observations of Cambodia (as mostly seen from a bus window)

Lotus flowers grow like dandelions here

Wearing a matching pajama set is a perfectly acceptable if not, sought after form of "outerwear"

There are NO rules of the road

Water buffalo and cows are free to roam on the road, in the city or into the neighbors yard whenever they see fit

Rice is dried on tarps in the driveway or road so that cars and bikes can drive over it, providing an 'extra earthy flavor'

Rice farming is DAMN hard work and it's something the whole family does

Most houses are on stilts with the "family hammock room" underneath or in the exposed basement if you will

Children love to say goodbye as loud as they can to any passing traveller and simply go mad with giggles if you wave back

Tiger balm (the white kind) cures all ailments

Large bugs and whole fried birds are a popular bus rest area "treat"

Despite all of the loss and grief that the Khmer people have endured their united love, gracious hearts and warm smiles are astounding

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