tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18390633.post8736307350945338592..comments2008-08-01T12:24:23.932+08:00Ombi and Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00808191811870500363noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18390633.post-73901282843673621192008-07-30T08:47:00.000+08:002008-07-30T08:47:00.000+08:00Amazing images and stories - i was reliving my time in Siem Reap and the river trip to Battambang as I read it. I spent some time working in both places and have very fond memories. It meant I was privileged to be able to visit the temples on many occasions, avoiding the crowds and temple fatigue.<BR/><BR/>One of my favourite memories was exploring Preah Khan with a couple of Monks I worked with. Great to get their perspective. I also visited communities less than 500 metres from Angkor Wat, living in extreme poverty and your observations about the inequity and corruption (there's no other term for the control of the temples - ABC did a report about it recently)resonate strongly with me. Despite the presence of all that wealth and development, Siem Reap is still the poorest province in Cambodia. You can only make the contribution you can, and don't think your approach wasn't significant. Change only happens through people being enlightened - so good on you for your blog and your stand.<BR/><BR/>Louise MooneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com