BARANG
In the Khmer language, the term "barang" has come to mean "foreigner", particularly one of European ancestry. It is not a demeaning word.
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Monkeys and Skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur
I met a couple new friends today, including this monkey, as I climbed high above Kuala Lumpur nearly 300 steps to the top of a Hindu mountain. The difficult part is dodging dozens of monkeys, some of which grab purses … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Khmer New Year, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Peace Corps, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson, world travel
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Pig Heads and Prayers for the Crocodiles
By now, you might have thought I’ve seen it all when it comes to pig heads. Not so. This morning I saw something entirely new. My host mother, her brothers, and her father offered an entire pig (including the head) … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, crocodiles, food, host family, Peace Corps, pigs, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson
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Stopped in My Tracks
This afternoon I left school around 4:30 after working a couple hours with my club on the Cambodia map. I was in my ragged painting clothes. My co-teacher Socheat was on his way home with his daughter and niece. He … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, coteachers, food, fruit, Peace Corps, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Socheat, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson
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What’s for Dinner? One of My Favorite Cambodian Dishes!
This was dinner last night in my host home. It’s one of my favorites: Fried pork bits with pineapple and cucumbers. The combo is mouth-watering. And, of course, all of this is on top of a big bowl of rice. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, food, host family, host home, Peace Corps, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson
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The Best After School Snack Ever
Today my co-teacher Socheat treated me to this Southeast Asian treat after school. It’s a salad I’ve had before. It’s truly one of the most delicious things I’ve eaten here (not kidding). But, you can’t enjoy it if you think … Continue reading
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Tagged Angkor Beer, Cambodia, co teachers, food, Peace Corps, Pouk District, Pouk High School, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson
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What’s For Dinner? Fried Pig Brain!
I’m happy to report that fried pig brain tastes a lot like scrambled eggs. When it landed on my dinner table two nights ago in that bowl, it was flavored with lots of pepper and salt. It was soft and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, food, host family, host home, meat, pig brain, pigs, pork, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson, What's for Dinner?
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What’s For Dinner? A Vietnamese Treat!
A Chemistry teacher at Puok High who I’ve become friends with invited me for dinner at his family’s house. That’s his mother-in-law cooking over two open fires. Luckily, she loved my camera and all my questions. I expected traditional Khmer … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, dinner guest, food, Peace Corps, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, teachers, Travis Thompson, Vietnam, What's for Dinner?
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What’s for Dinner? Congealed Pig’s Blood!
This is another delicious dish from my host family’s kitchen. And, I say that with no sarcasm. It’s actually really tasty. Congealed pig’s blood has the consistency of tofu or a soft cheese. And, it adds an interesting flavor to … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, food, host family, host home, Peace Corps, pig's blood, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Travis Thompson, What's for Dinner?
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What’s for Dinner? Pig Tongue!
This is what I had for dinner last night. It’s one of my favorite meals here. We eat it regularly in my host family’s house. The left bowl is pork and vegetable soup. The right bowl is fried pig tongue … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambodia, food, host family, host home, Peace Corps, pigs, Pouk District, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, tongues, Travis Thompson, What's for Dinner?
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