Thursday, July 9, 2009

Cambodia: Parallel Worlds

Siem Reap: An architect's dream

Late arrival. No hostels available. Walked out. Turned right around. Driver Jake. Bankrolling education. Angkor Wat Temple. Blows my effin mind. Scarf 1 dollar. Lady, I remember you. Coconut curry. Coconut juice. Nice to eat vegetables again. Mmmm. Move hostels. Bun Kao not Bun Gao. Old market. Silk, silk, silk. Ivey restaurant. Pub street. Angkor What? Funky Munky. California Chickitas. Heinrick. Yes, I'll have another. Late nights. Early mornings. More temples. Kid ambush. iPhone is the best distraction to show people when they're trying to sell you something. I don't want an ornament, but i'll give you gum. 40 minute hike to.. what was that again? 8 classmate alumni from LA. Hospital between them. Butterflies everywhere. The sprayer fan. Motorcycle rides in the sun. Thai massage, in Cambodia. You okay? Skipping dinner. Bike rides along the river. Siem Reap parks. Cambodian People's Party. 4am wake up. Sunrise down the river. Third day of temples. New market. Cambodian hospitality. Sunset hike. 300 people. Stairway to Heaven. Dairy Queen Blizzzzzzard.. yeah. Empty planes. Bangkok extortion.

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