Today was an emotional day. We started out at The Killing Fields. No explanation necessary for the horror, pain and sadness that one feels walking those grounds. It is no wonder that Cambodians are so superstitious about ghosts, the way … Continue reading →
It has been awhile since I have had time to publish a new post. Travel, action packed days, and funky internet resources are the factors of my daily experience. I’m resurfacing from the beach resort town of Sihanoukville. It is … Continue reading →
Woke up at 4:30am. Left for temples at 5:30am. Long day of temple hiking. Big afternoon rain. Took Palm Tree kids and volunteers out for dinner tonight. Wiped out. Will take a boat ride in the morning to visit a … Continue reading →
Thank you for all your concerns about my ankle. It is a boring subject, but to clear up the inquiries, I fell in a hole on 2 ave in NYC, five days before leaving on this trip. I got a … Continue reading →
This afternoon we traveled to Cham Rung, which is about 20 minutes drive outside of Phnom Penh. There is an orphanage there that Cambodia’s Hope has gotten involved in supporting. As you can see, on the way there, I got … Continue reading →
Lewis and I were very sad to say goodbye to Curtis yesterday morning, as he had to fly back to NYC. Lewis and I toured the Tuol Sleng Genocide prison, which is a heart wrenching and sickening experience. I decided … Continue reading →
Theraveda Buddism is practiced in Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Cambodia. It is a more liberal type of Buddism than Mayhayana, which is more commonly practiced in Northern Asia. The nice thing about Theraveda Buddism is that you can become a … Continue reading →
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If you have never eaten rabutan before, I highly recommend it. It is delicious fun food! There is a pit in the middle. You take a knife and cut a circle all around, splitting it in half. The white is … Continue reading →
Filed in Cambodia, Laos
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In Buddhism, you are never wrong, only misunderstood. We are getting up before dawn again to pass out rice and cookies to the monks, and as my eyelids are very heavy, I must let the pictures tell the stories. Tomorrow … Continue reading →
I find it interesting that Lewis is traveling with his Churchill yearbook, and that he keeps it next to his bed wherever we travel. I guess it helps him feel connected to his adopted homeland friends. He also keeps his … Continue reading →
