Not something we would normally do and because my cousin Megan is traveling with us at the moment, we knew it was something she would enjoy. So we decided to give it a try, and boy, we were so glad we did! The Cambodian countryside is breathtaking. We went through villages and vast open spaces. It is the dry season right now, so the roads were very dusty, it looked like someone spread cocoa or cinnamon powder on everything (in the wet season, you are covered by mud)! It was a very bumpy ride, and I think Jason was trying to hit all the dips to see how high I would bounce! The two hour journey went by very fast and it was a lot of fun.
Besides the stunning scenery, a favourite part of the experience were seeing the happy children. They could hear us coming and would run up to the side of the road. Some would wave at you with such enthusiasm that it made your heart burst with happiness while others waved with hesitation but once you waved back to them their face lit up with joy!
A reception like that and the beauty of the landscape we saw is something that will not be forgotten.
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| Megan, Me, & Jason |
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| Cow and her baby - these cows are naturally skinny |
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| Dirt road - notice how reddish/orange the soil is! |
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| Cambodian countryside - the "cocoa powder" was everywhere |
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| Megan motoring along |
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| Amazing shades of green everywhere! |
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| A boy showing his us skills |
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| Countryside |
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| Hello! |
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| Ducks |
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| More hello's! |
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| "Cocoa powder" on everything |
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| A selfie with Megan coming down the road |
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| These kids ran to greet us! |
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| This temple is older than the Angkor Wat! |
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| Lake beside the temple |
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| My facecloth after quading! |
~ Christine
PS Thanks to Hong for a great day!
http://www.quad-adventure-cambodia.com/
