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October 29, 2003Beach lifeAfter feasting on the cultural delights of Angkor Wat and surviving our road trip across Cambodia, some R&R was much deserved. We worked our way South from Bangkok, taking in Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan, Krabi and Koh Phi Phi....Read this update October 15, 2003Break for the borderThe Cambodian countryside we viewed from the air-con haven of our minibus heading for the Thai border was very beautiful. bright green rice fields stretching all the way to the horizon, with huge lilies on the ponds and scattered palm...Read this update Angkor WatCenturies before the 'discovery' in 1860 of Angkor by French botanist Henri Mahout, Cambodians living near the site spoke of a lost city in the jungle. The people told stories of huge temples constructed by ancient gods. These tales reached...Read this update October 01, 2003Are we there yet? Chiang Mai trekI know trekking is supposed to be fun but I must admit that at times I was muttering 'I hate the jungle' under my breath as we made our way through a three day trek in the mountains north of...Read this update |
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