Ramblings of a Dutchy in California

In April 2003 I traded my hometown of Haarlem, Netherlands, for the San Francisco Bay Area and a career in tech journalism and high-tech public relations. But work isn't the only reason I like the area, as you'll see on this blog, which will primarily have photos and some personal thoughts.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Farmers And Fishermen of Cambodia

Going to Cambodia is like going through a timewarp. Life has not changed for hundreds of years for many Cambodian families. Over 80 percent farm their own piece of land or fish. They own a water buffalo or other animal to help them (if they farm) or a simple canoe and some netting, or even simply a net and a bucket, if they fish. It is a very sobering experience to visit Cambodia and see the true simple life.

 

 

 

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posted by Joris Evers @ 7:06 AM  

2 Comments:

  • At July 17, 2009 1:33 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Hoi Joris,

    Leuk om je verhalen over Cambodja te lezen. Voor ons natuurlijk erg herkenbaar. Wij hebben er ook met erg veel plezier rondgereist. De mensen zijn er erg aardig en Ankor is natuurlijk zeer indrukwekkend en zeker een highlight. Je verhaal over Tuol Sleng en de Killingfields doen ons opnieuw kippevel krijgen. Wij kwamen letterlijk misselijk uit dat museum. Wat een horror!
    Ben je inmiddels al weer terug van je vakantie of zwerf je nog ergens in Azie rond?

    Veel groeten uit Peru! William en Eefke

     

  • At July 18, 2009 12:27 AM , Blogger Christel said...

    Beautiful pix, Joris. Great to get an impression of your trip. Makes me want to go there too!

     

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