I am sitting in the room now (it is 10:45 pm on Tuesday 06/07) just reflecting on all that we saw today. From very solemn to very happy, it was an emotional day, certainly. We started our day by wheeling in from our 23-hour flights to meet up with the rest of the group to be our sightseeing.
Up first, the Killing Fields. These are the actual locations of the genocide that occurred in Cambodia from 1975-1979; hard to believe it happened in my lifetime. It touched you so deeply to walk through where nearly 2 million died unnecessarily. Seeing the location where Khumer Rouge (Camobidia rebel group) murdered all “educated” Cambodians, including their families was an experience that is unforgettable. Check out the Flickr link on the home page for pictures from the sites.
Next up, we visited the Tuol Sleng prison where everyone was held prisoner prior to being brought to the Killing Fields for execution. Needless to say the conditions were inhumane.
After a nice lunch at Jacob’s Well (monies earned go toward the end to human trafficking in Cambodia), we headed over the PCL House of Hope for a delightful afternoon of fun with the children living there. Check out some videos I will post in the You Tube playlist from there.
Well, I am exhausted. This trip has been just amazing so far; ready for tomorrow when we head to the youth camp.
Talk then,
Mitzi
Miz
