Month: June 2010
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Things that make you go hmm… Geckos Dueling
As I walked into the kitchen, I saw two geckos running toward each other. I stopped in my tracks, afraid that they would both run towards me to attack. But, as I stood there, they began attacking each other. After a few seconds of dueling, one took the upperhand and bit the others head–I mean,…
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To Kill a Mosquito
The rainy season has begun here and with it has come a welcomed break from the heat. But on the downside comes driving in the rain often and a great increase in the mosquito population. Mosquitoes must have water to lay their eggs in to complete their life cycle, and the rainy season offers an…
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Things Along the Road… Fried Crickets
Yes, that is right! Fried crickets. There are many food carts along the streets here in the city. Most of the food is fairly typical dishes that one would expect to see here and an assortment of fruits and vegetables. However, when I see the food carts with crickets and a variety of other bugs,…
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Tour of Angkor Wat
My roommate Daniel’s thoughts on the trip: Five hours drive led us to Siem Reap, where the Angkor Wat is located. As expected, I fell asleep through half of the drive there as the droning sound of the tires rolled through the streets. Whenever I’m awake, I’d stare out the window watching as we pass…
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Please Describe the Weather
… in Khmer that is. A couple days ago in language class, our lesson was about the weather, and it came at a good time. The past couple weeks have been a transition from the hot season to the beginning of the rainy season. The hot season has drug on a bit longer than normal…