We all fell in love with Cambodia. The Khmer people are warm, welcoming and helpful and everyone has a big smile ready in almost every situation. Phnom Penh is a vibrant city, as well, with some trendy cafes and restaurants. We spent one evening eating delicious Khmer food (we also fell in love with the food in Cambodia) and then sipping drinks at the Foreign Correspondents' Club overlooking the Mekong. It was wonderful. We also spent one full day exploring the Killing Fields and the Tuong Sleng prison museum in the city, both of which document the tragic massacres carried out by the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s. It was a dark and heavy experience, but we were very grateful to learn more about what happened; awareness is so crucial in standing against darkness. In the midst of recovering from unbelievable collective pain, the people of Cambodia are full of optimism and hope. We were also blessed by visiting the Lighthouse Orphanage and spending a few hours playing with children there. Hannah and Cora wished they could spend days playing with the kids.
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Wow, you guys are giving your kids such an experience! I am awed every time. Thanks for sharing it!
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