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APAD 276: Change

Posted by The Insider on Nov 19, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, people, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

Another old, Khmer villa with French-style architecture bites the dust.

See side story in the previous post.

APAD 199: Monday morning

Posted by The Insider on Nov 4, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, people, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

Monday morning traffic.

APAD 136: Glass on wheels

Posted by The Insider on May 21, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, people, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

This is one of the world’s most dangerous jobs. Why so? Just go and have a closer look…

Look, ma, no protective gloves! And you know what made my guts almost jump out of my throat when I saw this – the motorcycle was teetering dangerously and the Phnom Penh traffic is infamously crazy. Argh.

I dare not imagine the scenario if something untoward happened that moment.

APAD 073: Ambulant sellers

Posted by The Insider on Jan 21, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cycle 2, people, sights, That's My World, transportation, What's On in Cambodia | 5 comments

They are your friendly basket-sellers. I took this photo while we were driving to Kep one weekend. They are a common sight in the countryside but don’t be surprised to see them in the city, too. Ambulant sellers like them are still plying their trade in this manner despite the emergence of new markets and air-conditioned malls.

It’s a lot of hard work but it’s a job to do and earns them money for their families.

These baskets made from indigenous materials found in their villages are most likely made by the village women and sold to other places.

APAD 025: Rest in peace, King-Father.

Posted by The Insider on Oct 23, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, people, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

It is a sad, sad time for the Cambodian people and for the country that I call home for more than a decade now.

The Royal Carriage carrying the body of His Majesty the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk during the funeral procession last week.

The King-Father’s body lies in state at the Royal Palace. A State Funeral is said to be held after three months.

Tens of thousands flock to the Royal Palace grounds every night and day to pay their respects to His Majesty. They light incense sticks and candles and offer their prayers for his journey to the next life. The sheer number alone will tell you how much the King-Father is loved and respected by the Cambodians, young and old alike.

Here is an article on the life and times of the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk. Please click the highlighted link.

Another one from The Cambodia Daily.

APAD 367 (002): Eyes wide open

Posted by The Insider on Sep 14, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, people, sights, That's My World, travel | 3 comments

There’s a boy waiting to cross the road.

Driving in Phnom Penh requires all your five senses and ESP. You’ll never predict what’s going to happen. Other vehicles come at you in all directions possible and pedestrians just jump right in front of you.

This boy crossed the road only a few metres away from an oncoming Land Cruiser. Luckily, the driver managed to step on the break just in the nick of time. From where I stood I saw the driver, an expat, raised his hands in exasperation. Ahhh, the what ifs.

One must have the steel of nerves to drive in this country.

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