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A typical view of Cambodian farmland from the van.
A typical view of Cambodian farmland from the van.
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The farmers take the sap of the palm tree and boil it down to make palm sugar (just like folks in North America make maple syrup
The farmers take the sap of the palm tree and boil it down to make palm sugar (just like folks in North America make maple syrup). This picture shows the large wok-like pan sitting atop a fire. We saw these all over on this excursion.
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Palm sugar for sale on the table -- wrapped in a palm leaf container. Very tasty!
Palm sugar for sale on the table -- wrapped in a palm leaf container. Very tasty!
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We stumbled upon a traditional wedding as we passed through a village
We stumbled upon a traditional wedding as we passed through a village
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The bridal procession
The bridal procession
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The bride & groom
The bride & groom
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And while we stopped for the wedding, there was a bit of commerce (yes, we bought a small basket and the star things).
And while we stopped for the wedding, there was a bit of commerce (yes, we bought a small basket and the star things).
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Countryside with the Kulen Hills in the distance.
Countryside with the Kulen Hills in the distance.
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A typical road on the way to Banteay Srei.
A typical road on the way to Banteay Srei.
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Straw for thatched roofs drying at the turn-off to Banteay Srei.
Straw for thatched roofs drying at the turn-off to Banteay Srei.
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House
House
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More buildings
More buildings
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Very bumpy road.
Very bumpy road.
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Footbridge next to the road.
Footbridge next to the road.
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Traffic
Traffic
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Elephant corral near Kbal Spean. From a failed business intending to take tourists up to Kbal Spean by elephant.
Elephant corral near Kbal Spean. From a failed business intending to take tourists up to Kbal Spean by elephant.
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