All things Khmer

Skywatch Friday: Tower crane

Posted by on Mar 4, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

tower crane

This was taken last year, if I am not mistaken. A cloudy sky served as the background to this giant tower crane I passed by along the Chroy Changvar bridge in Phnom Penh.

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Signs, signs: Crab

Posted by on Mar 3, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

giant crab sign in Kep

This giant crab sign welcomes you to the beachtown of Kep in the southern coast of Cambodia. It is beckoning visitors to enjoy its laidback and chill atmospher, to partake of its bountiful seafoods.

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Wordless Wednesday: Dirt road

Posted by on Mar 2, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

Daily scenes in rural Cambodia.

Daily scenes in rural Cambodia.

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Our World Tuesday: Khmer house

Posted by on Mar 1, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

A charming wooden house commonly found in the countryside.

A charming wooden house commonly found in the countryside.

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Monday Mellow Yellows: Cheap

Posted by on Feb 29, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

monday mellow yellows eggplants and bananas

Fresh and cheap fruits and veggies abound at local markets around Cambodia.

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Signs, signs: Looking for a locksmith?

Posted by on Feb 25, 2016 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 4, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 5 comments

I have this thing, a fascination, for traditional handmade signs in Cambodia. So naturally, I had to take a photo of this roadside sign while on a road trip with my husband.

A locally-(hand)made sign. Signs like this are common in rural Cambodia. The can on top of the sign is an incense stick-holder.

A locally-(hand)made sign. Signs like this are common in rural Cambodia. The can on top of the sign is an incense stick-holder.

Look at the intricately painted Khmer script. It’s  For non-Khmer speakers, don’t fret. There’s a drawing (of a key) enough for us to imagine what the sign is all about.

Handmade Cambodian signs are unique but, sadly, they are slowly disappearing now that big advertising firms churning “modern” images have mushroomed in the country 🙁

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