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I really need to get back to Cambodia. Both physically, and posting about the country on my blog. As many other places as I’ve yet not been to, Cambodia still has a strong pull. It’s cheap. The people are wonderful. They know how to make good coffee (not a common skill in neighboring countries), and I don’t think you can tour the ancient temples outside of Siem Reap too many times.
I already posted about the granddaddy of all Khmer temples, Angkor Wat. On my last visit there were two local wedding parties there, both using the ancient edifice for a backdrop. The bride of one couple went with the traditional Westerner white wedding gown. She was beautiful but something just seemed a bit off. The other girl sharing her special day went with neon turquoise for her entire wedding party, but as garish as the color was all of their outfits were traditional Khmer design. I think she made the better choice. I posted a photo of the lucky lady and her less fortunate groom in that post but didn’t have room to include this little stud, the best man. I don’t know if Cambodia allows same sex marriage, but I’d definitely give him some major consideration if they do.
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Alex said:
Wow, that’s what I just thought this morning as well, I really need to go back to Cambodia… Lovely people indeed!
AFAIK, they don’t have formal gay marriage, but amazingly, many young Khmer guys style themselves as being married (to another young Khmer guy, typically) on their Facebook pages, and some of my friends there are very serious about their relationships. Unlike me when I was their age, I should add.
So, thanks a lot for the additional encouragement to revisit the Kingdom of Wonder soon! 🙂
Bangkokbois said:
Thanks for the input Alex. The younger people I met in Cambodia all seemed to have so much heart that doesn’t surprise me. The country reminds me of Thailand 20-25 years ago. Just dangerous enough to keep things lively. Surprises around every corner. I definitely wants to go back again.
Alex said:
I couldn’t agree more, they really do have a lot of heart! And I’m simply amazed by the level of English many of these young Khmers speak. No “Barboy English” either.
It will be very interesting to keep track of what will be happening there in the next couple of years, that’s for sure! I wasn’t around in Thailand 20-25 years ago, unfortunately, but I do know that many people share your impression regarding Thailand back then and Cambodia nowadays.
Bangkokbois said:
Yup Alex, I was impressed about how important education was to Cambodians. Generally their English is good, but they also asked to be corrected when unsure of usage unlike in Thailand where even if you do correct them (Don’t!) they’ll tell you you’re wrong.