Our second day of touring was even hotter than the first day. I wasn't as good about labeling as our first day...Our guide took us to some of the smaller "outer" temples outside of Siem Reap. We also made a stop at the landmine museum and learned a lot about the tragic history of Cambodia. A former child soldier of the Khmer Rouge, Aki Ra, dedicated his life to de-mining Cambodia. He was safely removed over 50,000 landmines. Sadly, thousands of active landmines still exist in Cambodia. We also visited a memorial site of the many victims killed during the Khmer Rouge in areas know as the "killing fields". Almost a third of the population were wiped out during this time.
On a much lighter note we really enjoyed our journey. The temples are truly unbelievable and the Cambodian people very welcoming. We feel very lucky to be able to visit such an incredible place.
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