Posts Tagged "Kampot"

APAD 359: The secrets of Kampong Trach

Posted by The Insider on Sep 4, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

Some three years ago my husband and I embarked on a 700km-roadtrip southeast of Cambodia. Along the way we came across this beautiful place that, at that time, were “undergoing development”.

This is Kampong Trach Resort.  It has several limestone mountains  that contain caves that are worthy of a visit.

The limestone caves of Kampong Trach contain Buddhist shrines as well as unique rock formations.

There are interesting rock formations as well as shrines in the caves.
Here are more pictures of what’s inside the Kampong Trach resort.

APAD 213: When will I see you again?

Posted by The Insider on Dec 2, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Expat Life, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

This is the view that I’m longing to see… again.
The calm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, with the mountains of Bokor in Kampot province as background.

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APAD 207: The Royal Gendarmerie of Kampot

Posted by The Insider on Nov 24, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life | 12 comments

This is one of the notable landmarks as we enter the province of Kampot – the provincial headquarters of the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia, or the Military Police, one of the branches of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. The mighty Garuda, as you can see, is holding up what could be a symbolic key (or something to that effect) with the logo and words in Khmer and French translation at the bottom. Please excuse the low quality picture, it was shot using a mobile phone camera and on a moving vehicle.

Gendarmerie Royale de la Provence Kampot
Royal Gendarmerie of Kampot Province

Garudas are mythical creatures found at the stone carvings in the Angkor temples. This clearly shows the influence and importance of Hinduism in Cambodia brought by the Hindu traders long time ago. The Garuda is one of the most unique creatures in Hindu mythology. It is a creature comprised with a head, wings and talons of an eagle with a man’s body. One of the three principle animal deities in Hindu mythology, the Garuda is the king of the birds and enemy of the serpent. (Source)

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APAD 200: King of Kampot road

Posted by The Insider on Nov 15, 2011 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, transportation, travel, work | 3 comments

This is the alternative road, National Road 2,  going to Kampot province. As you can see, it is very quiet with only a horse-drawn cart plying the route. Along with ox-driven carts, they are considered the kings of this road.

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