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Phnom Penh, Cambodia- day 2
I slept almost a full 8 hours my second night here. I needed it- the crazy travel schedule plus the time change is making me grumpy. Still, I woke up around 3 or 4am local time and couldn't get back to sleep. I hope to be on a regular sleep schedule within the next few days. Did some more touristy things; went to the killing fields memorial outside of town, then to the Russian Market.
Cambodia experienced a massive genocide in the 70's under the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot. During this time, millions of Cambodians were killed- almost a third of the population. The Killing Fields memorial stands at the site of what was once a series of mass graves. The monument itself is filled with the skulls, bone fragments and clothing of thousands of the bodies exhumed from the site. Many of the skulls are grouped according to age and gender; females ages 15-20, females over 60...It's quite emotional to experience.
Bullets were expensive, so many of the men and women were bludgeoned to death.
after the Killing Fields I went to the Russian Market, which is a huge indoor market with food stalls, clothing, cds, shoes, books, car parts, bulk fabrics...you name it. It's hot, congested, and narrow- totally not my bag. Wandered around for a little while and then went back to the hotel. Day 2 part 2 coming up next...
Cambodia experienced a massive genocide in the 70's under the Khmer Rouge regime of Pol Pot. During this time, millions of Cambodians were killed- almost a third of the population. The Killing Fields memorial stands at the site of what was once a series of mass graves. The monument itself is filled with the skulls, bone fragments and clothing of thousands of the bodies exhumed from the site. Many of the skulls are grouped according to age and gender; females ages 15-20, females over 60...It's quite emotional to experience.
Bullets were expensive, so many of the men and women were bludgeoned to death.
after the Killing Fields I went to the Russian Market, which is a huge indoor market with food stalls, clothing, cds, shoes, books, car parts, bulk fabrics...you name it. It's hot, congested, and narrow- totally not my bag. Wandered around for a little while and then went back to the hotel. Day 2 part 2 coming up next...
{December 16, 2008 8:48 AM} Joanne Bartone Photographer said: Wow; thank you for the reminder of a time, not so long ago, when the world was even darker than it is now. Puts things into perspective. Counting my blessings and sending some along to you too, as you do this most important journey. Be safe and enjoy thoroughly... BIG love, Joanne