Cambodia

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The Sugar Palm tree  (borassus flabellifer), or the Asian Palmyra palm, is one of Cambodia’s national icons. These trees are not hard to miss (from afar they look like cute pompom heads on a stick) as they are found all throughout Cambodia, especially in the countryside.

Just like the Philippines’ very own coconut tree, the sugar palm tree plays a very important role in providing a source of food, income, and not to mention as a source of building materials, to Cambodians.

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The fishing boat (foreground),  the population 01 island (middle, I nicknamed it myself *proud*), the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc (background), the showy clouds, and the waves of the Gulf of Thailand, as viewed from the coast of Kep. Imagine what I’ve been missing for a long time!

This picture taken in one of our previous trips there. I can still remember the salty smell of the breeze as my husband and I waited for our dinner to be served. We watched the most spectacular sunset – arguably the best sunset in all of Cambodia, if I may say so – while feasting on Kep’s fresh seafood. It was a beautiful, balmy night. In the company of a shy moon, a squad of fireflies, and an orchestra of crickets and other nocturnal insects, my husband and I walked back to our hotel, hand in hand.

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Saw this sign at the entrance gate of a boutique hotel where I met friends for a swim not long ago. Here’s a closer view of the sign at the bottom:

I hope the message is heard loud and clear!

Massive efforts are being done to combat this global issue and in Cambodia, with the collaboration between the government, international organisations and the different sectors in the community, anti-trafficking projects are implemented in all levels. We are optimistic that this will be eliminated if every one is vigilant and cooperative. It is my fervent hope that I will not see signs like this anymore in the near future.

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It’s summertime and the best way to beat the summer heat is to head down to the coastal town of Kep in southern Cambodia. It’s been a while since we last visited, and I’m missing Kep big time. It’s a sleepy town, with lush mountains and facing the Gulf of Thailand. The beaches are not as pristine as the beaches back home in the Philippines, but nevertheless, it reminds me of home. What am I missing? Let me count thee… Fresh seafood caught and cook the same day, sweet and refreshing coconut juice, and the breeze and the sound of the waves that whisper in my ears till I fall asleep. It’s heaven!

My feet are itching, but the timing is not right yet. Oh, I just couldn’t wait.