Well, Tuesday is almost over, and we spent another beautiful day in Cambodia. This was another day where we explored the countryside and temples, relaxed and enjoyed. Ty headed to a new village outside the city of Siem Reap, and walked his way through, catching shots of daily life in Cambodia. He caught a moto taxi back to the hotel. It wasn't quite as comfortable as a car, but he made it safe and sound!Teresa headed to Banteay Srey, the only temple made from pink sandstone, which has very detailed carvings. The temple is about a 45 minute drive from Siem Reap, 
and even though it's far, there were still many tourists. The road is paved, but it may as well be dirt--there were potholes all along the way, which makes for slow going. That made it easier to stop often on the way back to take advantage of the many great photo opportunities through the small villages.
We are both having a great time, and we have both taken many, many picures! The photos will be edited and sorted very well before we show anyone... we promise not to make anyone sit through a four-hour show!
We hope you are all safe and well and having a good week. We are enjoying the last of our trip, and we are anxious and excited for Thursday, the day of our presentation. We will keep the blog updated as best as possible, so keep checking back. Take care everyone, and we will see you soon!
and even though it's far, there were still many tourists. The road is paved, but it may as well be dirt--there were potholes all along the way, which makes for slow going. That made it easier to stop often on the way back to take advantage of the many great photo opportunities through the small villages.The people here are very friendly, no matter where you are--city, countryside, or anywhere in between. Many people speak some English, and in the city people speak more English than we expected. Children go to school either in the morning or the afternoon, so at the temples the kids ask you to buy from them so they can go to school later. As soon as you leave a temple you immediately hear cries of, "Mister, would you like a cold drink?", or "Lady, you want to buy this t-shirt? I give you good deal." It can be hard to say no, but after awhile it gets easier to tune it out.
We had a very relaxing afternoon and dinner today. We stayed close to the hotel, relaxed in the pool, napped a little, and then had a great dinner at the hotel. Tonight we are off to a festival exhibit again, this time at the F.C.C. Hotel, where we hope to meet more great people. It's truly amazing the connections we are making and the relationships we are building.
We are both having a great time, and we have both taken many, many picures! The photos will be edited and sorted very well before we show anyone... we promise not to make anyone sit through a four-hour show!
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I am enjoying your blog very much... and I know the feeling with the pictures... It is so hard when there is so much, looking forward to seeing many when you return though. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you move on to the exhibit.
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