Journey to Ancient Asian Cultures
By Lex Gardner
Today we had to wake up early in order to travel to Phnom Penh, which is the capital of Cambodia. At 8 we got on a lavish bus and began the long journey to Phnom Penh. Along the way, we stopped many times to get snacks and use the bathrooms. I bought many different types of food from the locals including ground nuts, a pork bun, mango, and sugar cane. The trip took nearly 7 hours. Along the way I noticed that there was a lot of poverty in the small village. I also realized that their main source of income was farming due to the vast field in between the villages. This is very different from the city economy that was based on tourism and selling goods. As we got closer to Phnom Penh the buildings turned from shacks to more modern buildings. Once we got to the heart of the city it was clear that this was the most modern and wealthy city we visited on our trip. After a restful nap, we set out on to eat dinner and go to the local markets and resistant. At the market, I bought a nice watch for 15$. Then we went back to the hotel and had a restful night of sleep.
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AuthorEntries in this blog are written by trip leaders and student participants of the 2019 Thailand and Cambodia Winterim Archives
March 2019
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