As we arrived at Angkor Wat this morning, we were quickly reminded this land does not belong to the people. It belongs to the monkeys. So, we took a few minutes to say “hello” to the homeowners who roam the forests that line the road. They’re quite friendly.
We watched the sunrise over Angkor Wat and spent hours acting like Indiana Jones inside it (and several other temples). The pictures simply can’t do this place justice. The guy in the white shirt below is Robert.
After lunch, we decided it was time to see the temples and northwest Cambodia from another angle. Up, up and away we went in a hot-air balloon.
Tomorrow we’re heading to Puok where Alice-Anne and Robert will hang out with my classes, meet our 500 crocodiles, visit Coat Tamay and be introduced to every person I know.
P.S. Because I don’t have much of an income these days, Robert and Alice-Anne are paying my way to go along with them. I am beyond grateful. Today was out of a dream.
Lucky lucky Alice-Anne and Robert!!!! You are so right Travis…… It all looks right out of a dream!
You all are experiencing things that MOST of us only dream about!!!!!! Pictures really are just unreal!!!!!!! Sure do love you Travis!!!!!
How incredible! The monkeys are so cute
and the pictures of the temple are breathtaking! It is evident that you three are having an amazing time! How very nice of Robert and Alice-Anne to pay your way, but I’m sure your tour guide service is worth it! Journey on!
Love you!
Love your Indaina Jones & comrads adventures, Travis:-)). Up close the Angkor Temple is truly stunning! So do monkeys just freely roam around Puok as well? For sure the only thing better than seeing and experiencing Cambodia through your incredible blogs and pics is for all the parents to be there too (Joe, Sherri, Tucker, me, Lynn and Steve!) Casinos? Lotto?? There’s gotta be an “easy” ticket” to get there!!
Glad to see that no one got bitten by a monkey! I’m betting those monkeys haven’t had their shots
The hot air balloon ride looks amazing! Such a different perspective. How awesome it must have been to explore so much history and culture!
I can not thank you enough, Travis, for all the work you have done to help lay the groundwork for Alice-Anne and Robert to get an up close, very personal “view” and understanding of life in Cambodia! Pictures onty begin to tell outsiders such as us about the extreme poverty, hunger and inferior medical care that seems to pervade their lives on a daily basis. I think the pictures to come when they see your “village”, your home, meet your host family and friends, as well as your trip to the “floating village” will also begin to help them better understand the challenges these people face on a daily basis. Your sacrifice, Travis, to immerce yourself in their world and lives with your dedication and focus to better educate and enable those you touch is full of so many blessings. While I know that you, Robert and Alice-Anne are having some incredible adventures and sight seeing tours, my hope is that Alice-Anne and Robert will also be inspired to share their strengths, knowledge and passions with those they meet so that they, too, can reach out to make a difference in the lives of those they meet along this journey! Love to you all! Becky