Reflections on Cambodia

I don't have much time to type up explanations at the moment, but wireless broadband in Harvey's house is a luxury and we're flying to Indonesia tomorrow so I've just uploaded them for now. Will type something intelligent when I get a chance.

In summary, even though you cannot go far in Cambodia without being reminded about the horrors of the recent past, we really enjoyed our time in this country. There are beautiful buildings and countryside to warm the soul and capture the eye again after staring into the abyss of human possibility every time you find out more about the Khmer Rouge. There are beggars, often with less than the full compliment of limbs, everywhere (landmine victims, with no state support or benefits, what other choice do they have?) - but also children playing in the streets and people going out of their way to help you out. Surprisingly, there are even great bars and clubs in Phnom Penh - we had some fun nights out.

I believe that everyone should visit Cambodia. See the grandeurs of its past at Angkor, learn about the recent cultural and physical annihilation under the KR and see the steps people are taking to put the country back on track today.