| Page Views: 2,166 Last Visit to Cambodia: June, 2004 | Cambodia, Majestic Temples and Horrific History by aukjejetty - last update: Aug 29, 2004 |
The Khmer name for Cambodia is Kampuchea, and is named after a former king named Kampu. This king's name consists of his a connection with his own name and the name of the de woman he loved. After the king got a son, he named the country after a bird that would protect his child; 'the bird that protects'.
After the king's dead, the country is named after him once again and from then on is named; Kampuchea in which 'chea' means defence.
In Cambodia you can go from euphoria (after seeing Angkor) into a horrifying sadness (after a vist to Tuol Sleng). Cambodia is a country with an ancient and a recent important history. Once they were rulars over a great part of South East Asia. Now, many countries surrounding Cambodia took parts of the land to claim as part of theirs.
Still, the Cambodian people are very hospitable and always wear a smile on their faces. I enjoyed this country, and I hope it will improve and have a good government in the future.
After spending many months in Cambodia in 2004, and learning a few sentences of the Khmer language, I look back with a warm feeling to the Cambodian people and the beautiful country. The true beauty of this country is best explored in the more remote areas, the jungles and the countryside. |
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bkoon Sun Aug 29, 2004 13:29 UTC
Maybe can try the number again on Pol Pot's death anniversary. Nice stuffs. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Malaysia. | aford Sat Aug 28, 2004 18:15 UTC
Hi Aukje, Excellent page with such very good tips. Well done and thank you! | AlbuqRay Fri Aug 27, 2004 02:51 UTC
Aukje, thanks for the tips on Cambodia, especially on the rural areas. You have convinced me that Battambang is a must-see. Do crickets taste like grasshoppers? I have had the latter. | Yubert Sun Aug 22, 2004 19:12 UTC
Great tips and pics. Are the crickets eatten alice or fried? |
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