We met quite a few people who had amazing testimonies of their lives and how they survived and made it through the war. One man I spoke with had been left for dead in a village where only 10 out of 200 children survived. He was wrapped in plastic bags and the sun warmed it up and he was able to escape with his life. His whole family had been killed, but he survived. Sad story, but incredible to hear the miracle of a life saved and the resilience and hope that was brought through those lives.
Many others we spoke with had similar stories of losing loved ones in horrible ways and the struggle that life has brought them. It was sobering. I was in turn incredibly thankful for where I was born and for the life i have lived, but my heart was filled with compassion for the people who I met and those whose stories I heard.
A temple where many children could be found. They were all excited to practice their English, so it was fun to chat with many of them.
Life by the beach was really interesting as well. Watching all the locals going about their daily activities and interacting with many people.
love, Love, LOVE all the kids.
Fishing village. What a contrast from a fishing village to the cruise ship we arrived on. Sihanoukville is the only port in Cambodia, and so I was happy that it was included as a stop on the itinerary because I know it boosts their local economy.
Visited a fishing village and got to interact with the people there and see their daily work and a slice into their day to day lives.
The kids loved having their photos taken. And being shown the photo I had taken afterwards.
Precious
And that's a sneak peak into Cambodia. Next stop: Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Cute kids! Your photos also captured some very interesting architecture and scenes of everyday life in Cambodia.
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