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Flashback Friday: Daily Life in Cambodia's Water Village

11/6/2014

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This time last year, Chris and I were zipping around Siem Reap in a tuk-tuk. While most of our adventures centered around ancient Ankgor, we spent one afternoon gliding through the calm waters of Kompong Phluk - a cluster of villages comprised of stilted houses built within a floodplain south of Siem Reap. 

During Cambodia's wet season, the Tonle Sap Lake floods, big time.  Constant rain fill the streets and the water eventually rises up to the tree tops which happens to be at the same level as the ground floors of these raised homes. The only way to get around and stay dry is by boat . 

This village left an impression on me because it seemed so inconvenient. Need to borrow some spices from your neighbor? Get in a boat.  Forgot rice at the market? Get in a boat.  Have to use the bathroom? Get in a boat.  

My first reaction was "Why would anyone choose to live on water when they could live on land"?  But then I think about my own home. If  the roles were reversed and one of these water villagers visited Boston in the winter, they would probably have a similar reaction "Why would anyone choose to live in all this snow? It's so inconvenient and dangerous!".  Humans are incredibly adaptable  and manage to make a comfortable home in the most extreme conditions. 

Below are a few of my favorite pictures of daily life on water.  You can read more about our adventure to Kompong Phluk here.  
 
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Laundry
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Meal Prep
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Grocery Shopping
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Lounging
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Entertainment (tourists!)
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Bike "Rack"
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Landscaping
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Emiko link
11/29/2014 02:54:18 pm

Beautiful pictures! I went to Siem Reap earlier this year, but didn't have time to visit the floating villages. I loved Cambodia so much I just said I would visit next time I was there. Not sure when I'll make it back, so I enjoyed seeing your pictures and reading your other blog post.

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Eva link
11/29/2014 11:51:54 pm

Thanks Emiko! I too would love to visit Cambodia again. There is a hotel of sorts in the village so if you are feeling really adventurous you can stay overnight to get the full water world experience. If I ever go again, I'd consider it! I saw on your website that you are traveling the world. Bravo and bon voyage! I'm sure you guys are having the time of your life:)

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