Tuesday 8 July 2014

"duck for dinner?"

Nominations
Awkward moment: picking up rocks - Lynne needs to be more clear on her instruction when saying "grab a rock" - the NFO kids took her literally
hero of the day:Connie for helping Nat


It was the first of many early morning wake ups to get down to the docks for our boat ride to Ankor Borei. We were met by the familiar faces of the NFO children who would join us on this exhibition down the oldest functioning canals in the world!! We were strategically seated on the boats to ensure that our weight was evenly distributed, and then we were off. We all split up and the race was on to get to our destination first. Sadly the duck population suffered casualties today in the form of motorboat accidents, and a couple of groups got lost on the way to Ankor Borei. As we were subjected to the sun for the entirety of the trip we all wore our newly acquired kramas and slip, slopped, slapped to provide protection. The adventure started with a trek up two flights of sub standard quality stairs, halfway we stopped to inspect a fertility offering in a bat cave covered in guano. We caught a glimpse up on the rocks of Vietnam that was situated behind the magnificently designed temple which we later posed for many photos. The archeological site displayed many strategical features including false doors used to deceive incoming enemies. We walked to another temple and then back down to get a long awaited drink, which was way too short for our liking as we were off again to the Museum. An interactive museum is two words you will never hear in the same sentence, with an exception for today, anything in sight could be lifted from its position, felt and inspected, and everybody got to lift a 2000 year old (dead) Rhinoceros statue. The curator at the museum provided insightful information on the American, Cambodian and German archeological digs which was translated into English by the NFO children. After a delay in transportation we all had lunch and made our way to the centre, where we finished our game of soccer, (Cambodia claiming the win) and the girls made intricate friendship bracelets and art which was perfected by the NFO girls. Off to bed early after a delicious dinner for an early start tomorrow.

Chaz

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