Kep (just outside Kampot) used to be a thriving colonial town occupied by the french back in the 1700s ( i think) and a favorite of the Cambodian King. Its apparent this once quaint beach town was hit hard during the reign of the Khmer Rouge... this building has bullet holes in the walls. Most of the gated plots don't have any buildings remaining. Those that do are now occupied by squatters (these squatters have apparently taken good care of the lawn??) . It's pretty eerie to drive through, and many natives still believe these places are haunted.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Dirtbiking through south Cambodia...
Kep (just outside Kampot) used to be a thriving colonial town occupied by the french back in the 1700s ( i think) and a favorite of the Cambodian King. Its apparent this once quaint beach town was hit hard during the reign of the Khmer Rouge... this building has bullet holes in the walls. Most of the gated plots don't have any buildings remaining. Those that do are now occupied by squatters (these squatters have apparently taken good care of the lawn??) . It's pretty eerie to drive through, and many natives still believe these places are haunted.
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I was actually beginning to worry since I haven't heard from you guys or read any updates since I left...not worried enough that I would contact you myself ;) Glad to see you are both alive and kicking! The dirtbike trip looks awesome!! I miss our orphans. "WE LIVE IN AN ORPHANAGE!!!" always makes me laugh :D
Brandon, that's what your dirtbike looks like now. Bill and I have had some fun. :)
Who is dirty Sanchez with the dirtbike?
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