APAD 189: Potholes and mud
It’s the rainy season – luckily, this didn’t get flooded.
Can’t escape this. Rainy season in Poipet (Banteay Meanchey Province) Cambodia.
APAD 188: Fishing
Some years ago, I surprised my husband with a half-day ATV-adventure ride. It was one of the best experiences we both had together. In one of our rest-stops, we saw this man trying his luck at fishing in this small river, one of the many tributaries of the Mekong River.
Fishing solo in the murky river. I wonder how much fish he caught that day.
To those who are not in the know, the Mekong River is one of the most dynamic rivers in the world and home to multitudes of freshwater species and other aquatic resources. Sadly, recent developments along the Mekong river countries that include Thailand, Laos, Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, and most especially China, have resulted to profound, negative effects on this mighty river. Local fishermen talk about dwindling catch, and fish caught are smaller in sizes compared to the last decade or so. It is troubling indeed. I hope the government and other organisations will work towards protecting the Mekong river – focusing on the issues of deforestation, construction of dams, as well as over-fishing. I would also like to include provision of alternative sources of livelihood for the locals.
APAD 187: Under the Poipet sky
The other side of Poipet, Cambodia’s border town, that not many are able to see.
APAD 187: Me Mate’s Place
This guesthouse is near Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh. I’ve never been inside this place -the sign caught my attention though. No idea if it’s any good.
APAD 184: Stairway to somewhere…
In one of my previous projects in Krong Kep, we visited a Buddhist wat that sits on top of a hill in Ou Krasang commune. Due to its central location and good facilities, it was selected as one of the village hubs for a rural ICT-project that I was involved with in 2006-2008.
When we visited the area, it was the height of the rainy season. The team braved the monsoon rains and muddy roads – and this lofty stairs – to inspect and evaluate the facilities.
Stairway to… nirvana? Uhm, no, not yet.
In case you are curious, the view from above is magnificent! Despite the rain, we saw green ricefields in contrast with the red, red soil as far as the eyes can see. The landscape is punctuated by palm trees, the national tree of Cambodia. Will try to find a photo of the rural Cambodian landscape from my archived files and post here in the future.
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