Angkor Wat is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple. It was changed to a Buddhist temple in the late 12th century. It faces West instead of East like other temples in this region. The Angkor Archaeological Park is 402 […]
Random Thoughts of the Day
Do you know what I’ve done today? Not very much! Had one of those lazy days. This hostel is wonderful and for the most part I’ve just been hanging out on the balcony chatting with people. I was told I look 32 by a young man. I’ll take it. He […]
The Killing Fields
I toured S-21 and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It brought back many memories of touring Auschwitz in Poland. The horror of genocide still continues in our world. Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration and Extermination Camp I’ve heard about The Killing Fields, but didn’t know the details. I knew […]
Country Hopping ~ Thailand and Philippines
I continued on to Thailand for a few days. Sa Wat Dee means Hello in Thai. I stayed at the Jam Hostel Bangkok close by the Grand Palace. Easy walking distance for me and it was fabulous! Very clean and I had a 4 bunk room with an ensuite. My […]