Category Archives: Cambodia

Off to Kampot to eat Tarantulas

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday March 14th ~ Kampot, Cambodia Most of our day (8-9 hours anyway) was spent riding on a private bus from our home stay in Sambor Prei Kuk to Kampot, passing back through Phnom Penh on the way. With only … Continue reading →

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Home Stay in Cambodia

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 13 – 14th ~ Sambor Prei Kuk Home Stay Staying in someone else’s home can be challenging, even under the best conditions. You are invading their sanctuary and changing the flow of their normal routine. Difficult enough when you … Continue reading →

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Kampong Thom Province ~ Floating Village and Ox Cart Ride

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, March 13 ~ Sambor Prei Kuk Another long, but exhilarating day that included shopping for school supplies, a visit to the ancient temple grounds of Sambor Prei Kuk, a boat ride on Tonlé Sap Lake to view the floating village, a … Continue reading →

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Ta Prohm Temple where the movie Tomb Raider was filmed

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 12 ~ Siem Reap, Cambodia Probably one of the most popular and photographed temples, Ta Prohm was brought to the world’s attention by the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie starring Angelina Jolie. With tree roots cascading down the side … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat Sunrise

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday March 12th ~ Siem Reap, Cambodia We have had sunny and hot weather since arriving in Cambodia, but this morning the stars were not aligned in our favor. Up early and out the door at 5:00 to do a … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom (Bayon Temple), Banteay Srey and PreRup Temple

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, March 11th ~ Siem Reap The ancient city of Angkor, was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. The city contained hundreds of temples and held a population possibly over one million people, making it the largest city in … Continue reading →

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Food for those with a strong stomach and silk farm

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

March 10 ~ Siem Reap The heat and humidity are draining and I’m struggling some today as we leave Battambang for a five-hour bus ride to Siem Reap. Keeping hydrated is a challenge as we perspire fluids as quickly as … Continue reading →

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Bike tour through Battambang ~ Great Fun!

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, March 9th ~ Battambang, Cambodia A four hour bike tour was scheduled for this morning with the option of taking a Tuk Tuk for anyone who did not want to temp fate trying to balance on only two wheels, … Continue reading →

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Battambang and the Bamboo Train

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, March 8th ~ Battambang, Cambodia Already Cambodia is showing another side to her personality and we are warming to each other – both literally and figuratively as the temperature has been in the high 90’s with 50% humidity. 

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A brutal day in Phnom Penh – emotionally spent

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, March 7th ~ Phnom Penh We started off the day with 12 of us plus Boreth loading into three Tuk Tuks and heading out for our morning optional city tour. Tim and I were joined by Jenny and Dave, … Continue reading →

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