Posts Tagged "Mellow Yellow Monday"

APAD 087: Exit

Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 5 comments

apad 087 monday mellow yellows entrance-exit

This archway also serves as the entry point.

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APAD 083: The last day of the King-Father’s funeral

Posted by on Feb 4, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 10 comments

The Royal Palace.
This photo was taken very early this morning, 6am-ish, from the Chroy Changvar peninsula.

apad 083 royal palace viewed from across the river

The mourners, coming from near and far, are gathered in front of the Palace, wearing black and white.  They’re all going to be queueing at the Royal Cremation Pavillion to pay their last respects to the King-Father Norodom Sihanouk. A sombre mood prevails. As there was not a sign of wind, yet the funeral music that is playing is carried over across the river.

As final touches are being made, it is going to be an elaborate cremation ceremony later tonight.

Here’s a short vid clip where you can listen to the funeral music.

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APAD 078: Cushion

Posted by on Jan 28, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life | 2 comments

I found a photo of my cushions the other day. I took this two years ago when it was just a few days old to keep as reference the next time I buy some stuff for the living room.

apad monday mellow yellows yellow cushion

It wasn’t my first choice of colour because I thought that they’d get dirty easily. But the colour complemented the curtains in our living room. In fact, it improved the look, giving it a cheery vibe.

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APAD 073: Ambulant sellers

Posted by 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.

apad 073 yellow-rimmed baskets

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.

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APAD 069: Wall art

Posted by on Jan 14, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights | 4 comments

This is what became of our garage wall after my husband’s English Club students painted it as the background of their play.

apad wall art

This fireplace is the central setting for the play, The Monkey’s Paw, a classic short (horror) story by W.W. Jacobs. The Monkey’s Paw is a supernatural tale of a family who discovers the hidden realities of wish fulfillment (Source). The quote “Be careful what you wish for” comes to my mind after reading this story.

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