Here are some of the
highlights from my time in Cambodia.
Transportation
Like in Vietnam many people
in Cambodia get around on motorbikes.
However, if you are visiting
and want to get around a city you will take a tuk-tuk.
Money
Here the currency is called riel
(KHR). As of right now the exchange rate
is 4,010 KHR = $1.00. The interesting
thing about Cambodia is that they also use USD (United States Dollar). I was able to pay in USD but would get my
change back in KHR (Cambodia Riel). This
made things very confusing.
Angok Wat
Built in the 12th
century, Angok Wat was first a Hindu and then a Buddhist temple. It is the largest religious monument in the
world. It is also the symbol of Cambodia
and appears on their national flag.
The name Angok Wat means
“Temple City”. The park stretches 400
square kilometers and has over 20 temples.
I was only able to visit three:
Angok Wat
Angkor Thom Bayon
Ta Prohm
Also…
I had to pump water out of a
well.
I had to clean my cloths by
hand and hang them out to dry.
I live in a village were they
grew rice.
Ms. Waller,
ReplyDeleteWe are still following you around the world! I know we haven't been diligent with responding, but we want you to know that we are learning so much by reading you blog and answering you questions in class! Looks like you are having quite an amazing experience! Thinking of you!
Heidi
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ReplyDeleteGood Morning Ms. Waller,
ReplyDeleteWill you please post your pictures with the tigers for the students to see??
Thank you!
Heidi