Posts Tagged "road trip"

APAD 185: Food

Posted by The Insider on Oct 1, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Expat Life, food, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia, work | 0 comments

While on our way to returning to Phnom Penh after a successful surgical mission in Poipet, we stopped in Battambang province for a quick lunch.

Lunch in Battambang

There was pouring rain when we arrived in town; it was wet and cold. But all the weariness and coldness quickly dissipated after a hearty meal.

APAD 144: Rustic

Posted by The Insider on Jun 13, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, Signs of Times, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

APAD 140: Silhouette

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

Yearning to visit this place again… It’s been years since we last came here and I want to go back soon.

This is the silhouette of Phnom Bokor,  in the province of Kampot,  as seen from the window of our guesthouse in Kep.

Just counting the days till I see Kep and Phnom Bokor again.

APAD 134: Bucolic

Posted by The Insider on May 15, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

The charming Cambodian countryside. That’s the limestone mountains of Kampong Trach district in Kampot province. Soothing to my city-eyes 🙂

APAD 133: Neak ta shrine

Posted by The Insider on May 14, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 6 comments

This is just one of the 1001 reasons for expats and local tourists to explore Cambodia!

If you like exploring and are an adventurous type, do not miss out on going out on road trips. You’ll surely discover a lot of interesting things about Cambodia and its culture.

This neak ta shrine is one of the multitudes you will find in the country but they represent many differeting things. This one we found was just an hour away from the capital Phnom Penh, in the same area as Wat Phnom Prasith.

Cambodians believe in ancestor spirits called neak ta.
Neak tas are spirits who watch over and guard people, places (particularly forests), and things. They are believed to possess some kind of a supernatural power.

Shrines are built for the neak tas and contain objects that represent the four elements – earth, wind, water, and fire. According to local beliefs, the villagers take turn in keeping the shrine in order, making sure the shrine is clean and offerings of lotus flowers and lit incense are offered daily. Should they fail to do so, the neak ta will punish them or their entire village.

In the same manner, the villagers strive to act their best so as not to anger the neak ta. If not, misfortune and sickness will befall them and/or the entire village. Visitors, both local and foreign, are also expected to conduct themselves properly when visiting the shrine and within the vicinity. Otherwise, they will also not escape the wrath of an angry neak ta.