So, we're templed out and headed to Laos. We leave in the morning at 10 am, so this is our last post from Cambodia.
It has been a great country. Very American friendly (probably because our dollar is what is keeping their economy going), and helpful and ready to book you a room!
The temples were amazing. Caught several sunrises and sunsets from their steps.
The food is good, if not cheap. We found an excellent street restaurant, with a great waiter and enjoyed many rice and noodle dishes every night.
We met up with our British friends from SaPa, Rob and Anna and that was fun - someone else to talk to!
This afternoon we went to an English school, and taught a few lessons - mainly just told them who our families were over and over. They were more interested in the names of our parents than anything else. Although apparently in Cambodia that introductory conversation of - "What is your name? Where are you from? What is your job? How many people in your family?" now includes "Do you have a boyfriend?" A little personal if you ask me, seeing as how all my 16 year old students had boyfriends! We had fun joking around and playing with kids and after some chorus rounds of "How do you like Cambodia?" from the seven year old class we were back on the tuk tuk and headed back to town.
Speaking of boyfriends though, we have figured out the root of the problem.
The other day we were walking down the street being "offered" bracelets, books and postcards and one girl was trying to sell Jen a book. After the initial no, she tried to strike up a friendship to improve her business, and started asking Jen those questions "What is your name? Where are you from? Do you have boyfriend?" Jen said, "no boyfriend" and the girl said, "You know why? You no buy book!" So, if you are in need of a date, apparently the girl on the corner in Siem Reap can help you out with that!
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