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Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, is a bustling city nestled on the banks where three great rivers, the Mekong, the Tonle Sap River and the Bassac converge and then separate again. The city's buildings and temples are typical of the Cambodian style. The French also made their mark building several dozen grand residences for French Administrators and these are still standing today. A large number of hotels and restaurants have been built over the past 10 years attracting more tourists to the city.

The Easter weekend I was there saw one of the last peaceful periods in Cambodia. Not far from my hotel on the Sunday, a man threw 3 grenades into a public gathering killing 15 and injuring around 112 people. It was an attempt on one of the Ministers life who fortunately was saved by his bodyguard who had thrown himself in front of the Minister and died. From then on, unrest seemed to prevail and increase. Hopefully one day, peace will be restored to Cambodia and more people will travel and be inspired with its beauty.

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    planxty Jul 4, 2005 at 1:25 AM Report Abuse

    Great PP pages. I really enjoyed the place when I was there, although the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng undoubtedly take an emotional toll on you. I'd love to go back some day. fergy.

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    DaDrifter Jun 25, 2005 at 7:31 AM Report Abuse

    Wonderful place with a sad and strange piece of history. Great page !

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    Del. Jun 9, 2005 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

    Great pages, if you ever go back you should go visit Ratinikiri. very beautiful area

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    Toyin Jun 7, 2005 at 7:21 AM Report Abuse

    Lovely Phnom Penh page, excellent tips....a little scary though! I mean the robbery thing. Thanks for the warning. Nice update.

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    matcrazy1 Mar 14, 2005 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

    Great suggestions, especially in off the beaten path tips: touching Choeung Ek (Extermination Camp) and awesome temples of Siem Reap, Angkor Thom and Bayon Temple.

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    dr.firas Mar 11, 2005 at 3:18 AM Report Abuse

    Awesome page Kay I liked it a lot! you make a page professionally, like an expert you are ;-D

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    bugalugs Oct 23, 2004 at 11:16 AM Report Abuse

    What a truly amazing page, such lovely buildings, and scenery and yet such tragic happenings there. Thank you for letting us all read/see this.

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    AlbuqRay Aug 28, 2004 at 9:26 AM Report Abuse

    Keewee, as hard as it might be, we all should visit Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek so what happened is not forgotten. It is hard to understand how people could treat each other that way. The Cambodian people are amazingly resilient. Thanks for sharing.

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    850prc Jan 7, 2004 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

    Terrific PP page, KWChic. I'd lovet to visit Cambodia someday. So little time, so many trips to plan. Thanks.

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    highlandlaura Aug 21, 2003 at 9:30 PM Report Abuse

    I must say, your pages reveal a wonderful writing talent as well as fantastic and attractive graphics.

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