Monthly Archives: August 2014

Siem Reap, the home of Angkor Wat, is considered a major city in Cambodia with over a million residents; however, it resembles a rural village in the U.S. with dirt side streets and only basics for sale. MANY bikes, motor … Continue reading →

Today our river cruise on the Mekong ended so the crew members hoisted our luggage on their backs and shoulders to climb the dirt trail with hand dug steps up a steep embankment.  Even though Kathy and I started up … Continue reading →

For our afternoon bus trip I decided to try walking up the steep embankment with Kathy’s help; however, 2 crew members rushed to assist my endeavor.  Neville had a chair for me to go back to the boat.      … Continue reading →

We cast off before breakfast for Kampong Cham and the Khmer river community of Preak Bankang which is famous for its weaving production.  The majority of boats on the river are fishing; however, there are some cargo and dredge vessels.  … Continue reading →