Posts Tagged "Kampong Speu"

APAD 006: “Donated by”

Posted by The Insider on Sep 20, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, sights, Signs of Times, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 6 comments

This sign stands out amidst the greeneries inside Kirirom National Park. This marble-ish sign in gold text shows the names of those generous individuals who donated for the construction (if not repair) and beautification of a nearby wat (temple).

These people are mostly Cambodians abroad as well as local businessmen who, by donating a generous amount, automatically become patrons of the said wat. If yo look closer at the second pic (below) you will see that the texts are written in the Khmer script; the donors’ names on the left and, on the right, the corresponding donations in Khmer numbers but in terms of USDs.

Closer view.

In other villages, this kinds of signs are also painted on temple gates with one donor assigned per “block” of wall, depending on the amount donated. I shall try to get a photo of this one the next time I go to the countryside.

APAD 352: Nature-tripping

Posted by The Insider on Aug 23, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Signs of Times, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

O’ Traw Sek Resort, inside the Kirirom National Park in Kampong Speu Province.

This small sign doesn’t look promising but…  this I tell you, once you enter and climb up the national park, the temperature gets colder.

If my memory serves me right, “o” or “ou”means “stream” in Khmer language; “traw sek” means cucumber.  Put them together and we have Cucumber Stream Resort. But, of course, I may be wrong. I don’t know why it is called as such. No cucumber patch anywhere but there is a stream that winds through boulders of rocks forming small pools and mini-water falls.

Very inviting, isn’t it? I imagined hurling myself into the icy water, lol.

The water is icy! To those who aren’t up for a dip, there are huts to have refreshments or have your meal. The place is so peaceful, you can only hear the sounds of the gurgling stream and jungle insects. This piece of heaven is only over an hour away from Phnom Penh. No wonder this resort is a popular weekend getaway amongst the locals.

APAD 258: Giant squash

Posted by The Insider on Feb 15, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, sights, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

Squash as big as these grow in the province of Kampong Speu.

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APAD 239: The countryside Pajero

Posted by The Insider on Jan 17, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, sights, That's My World, transportation, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 4 comments

One quiet weekend on a farm just outside of Phnom Penh, the stillness of the afternoon was broken by the familiar chug-a-chug-chug sound coming from this vehicle…

It is fondly called the “Pajero” of the rural villages. It transports products and carries people from the innermost part of the village to the town proper where the town market is. It is a great alternative to moto-dops (moto-taxis) most especially during the rainy season.

APAD 177: A sign…

Posted by The Insider on Oct 13, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, What's On in Cambodia, work | 8 comments

.. of a successful community-based initiative in Cambodia. I’m proud to have been a part of this success story. You can find the story in my previous post here.

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