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February 17, 2005

Pissed off in Siem Reap!

When I arrivied in Siem Reap I immediately incountered a lot of child beggars, big deal no problem.

I also crossed paths with this nice guy from Chicago, whos helping run this program that teaches disabled people skills so they no longer have to beg. I thought great, how can I help, well he said we are raising money by selling popcorn and these hand made bracelets.

Of coarse I bought one of each, and headed back to my guesthouse with a smile, that lasted until the morning, I was on my way to cash a travelers check, when I ran into this other American, who just happens to be starting a website engineared to get tour groups to stop at this wat complex in order to give things like candy and money to children and before I knew it I was accouste by five small children who literally climbed on me two of them started actually hitting me!

My fellow country man just smiled and said wouldn't it be great to have a whole tour group to help these kids!

Help exactly how are you helping these kids other than encouraging them to beg? Some people's stupidity never stops surprising me.

Posted by Travis M on February 17, 2005 11:28 PM
Category: Angkor
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Trav

Keep up the good work. Keri is MAKING me learn to do this. Hope I don't screw it up.

Love Ya
Betty

Posted by: betty on February 19, 2005 09:23 PM

How was the trip south? I assume that this was the location you were headed to. I hope that it was better then your first day there. Did you feel the eathquake? Or are you to far away.

Posted by: Eric Gudmunsen on February 19, 2005 11:14 PM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:23 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

Betty you're doing a good job keep it up and thanks for checking out my way behind blog.

eric Siem Reap is the name of the town next to Angkor Wat thats how far behind I am, I can't really work on it here on the island though cause internet time cost twice a much here as it does on the main land1

Posted by: Trav on February 21, 2005 01:25 AM

hi trav! its great to hear from you! glad to hear youre safe and that the trip is goin well! take care!!

-leslie

Posted by: leslie on February 21, 2005 11:28 AM

Your a lot nicer than I am. I wouldn't have given either people money because I would think it was a scam.

Posted by: Chris on February 21, 2005 03:02 PM

Now you know how I feel here everytime we go into a town. lol Don't let it get to you just start asking them for things thats what we do. Have fun and don't drink to much.

Posted by: Tryn on February 26, 2005 09:30 AM
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