As we walked around the atmosphere was not great. Not many people were around because of the midday heat, but those that were, many just stared straight through us. few people engaged with us. I got the impression they don’t like tourists, and who can blame them. it became clear this is not a village that is benefitting from the high ticket prices. Quite the opposite, they are Cambodia’s forgotten people with other people making money out of them.
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For News of the Heart Ask the Face - Cambodian Proverb. Siam Reap. Cambodia
Our first view of Angkor Wat is very impressive but of course we didnt beat the crowds - thousands of people marching, gathering, jostling for the best spot to capture a photo. It was in fact the public holiday for the ancestors festival as well as a 10 year anniversary of the death of their old king - we couldn’t have chosen a busier time. Oh yes we could - sunset or sunrise.
Read MoreDon't Let an Angry Man Wash Dishes; Don't Let a Hungry Man Guard Rice - Cambodian Proverb. Cambodia.
So our experience of Phnom Penh took quite a different turn. We didn’t think to check up on festivals so we found ourselves at the beginning of a major national holiday -Pchum Ben - Ancestors Festival or Hungry Ghosts Festival.
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