I was ill a few days of our vacation, but I am so grateful that my birthday wasn't one of them. I turned 28 on Thursday, August 5. The night before, I saw the date on my watch and figured it must have fast-forwarded when I re-set the time earlier in the week. We hadn't … Continue reading My Birthday in the Maldives
Month: August 2016
Peaceful Paradise
Blending and contrast of a range of shades of perfect blues The Indian ocean teeming with wild sea-life The only sounds are the breeze, the waves, the crows, and the occasional conversation Staying in a room a stone's throw and zero stairs from the ocean Our shoes haven't moved from the spot we took … Continue reading Peaceful Paradise
Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Sometimes it makes sense to do the most popular tourist destination when it's the most crowded. Normally I like to try to see the site my own way - avoiding crowds, taking a different path, etc. But there's a reason that popular places get crowded! The major spot to see the sunset in Siem Reap … Continue reading Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Face to Face with Wild Elephants
I can't remember where I heard about it, but as soon as I found out I knew I needed to go. In a province east of Phnom Penh, there are elephant reserves; you can sign up for a trip to go into the jungle and visit the elephants. When my parents visited for two weeks, … Continue reading Face to Face with Wild Elephants
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