Nothing says Cambodian countryside to me more than the water buffalo!

AND, nothing says Cambodian countryside like rice paddies! I learned that rice has to be planted AND REPLANTED! Here the people are pulling up the tender shoots to be replanted to give the plants room to grow.

It's all very labor intensive!

We're not used to the idea of children working, but in many countries children are an important part of the family's financial support. This little girl is taking care of this cow for her family.

In one area many of the houses had blue trim such as this. We thought it was quite attractive. Also, many of the houses are in a constant state of repair and renovation.

Clean water is a constant issue for the people living in rural areas. AND, American people have a reputation (people to people) of being generous people. Our heart was warmed to see quite a number of these signs (a majority) honoring the US donar.

In many rural areas there are still unexploded mines. Every week there are people who are maimed or killed by these horrific devices.

Thought you'd enjoy this sweet shot!

We saw people carrying huge loads on their motorcycles! (left) Also along the road were many family businesses. Here you see a basket weaving enterprise.

I'm not sure what this sea weed is used for. I'm thinking mulch or animal feed.

A big number of families live on or along the main river and lake in Cambodia, Tonle Sap.

Most of these people are fishermen and farmers.

Many people live over the water like the houses on the left. As rustic as these homes appear, what is not obvious to the casual observer is that many of these homes are in a constant state of renovation.

A tourist can stay on one of these floating houses as a home stay! That's up near Siem Reap.

You know I can't resist this cutie! (left) She lives on a boat on the Tonle Sap (River/Lake).

Also, a friendly smile goes a long way! We found the Cambodian people to be particularly friendly. I think they've suffered so much that they're happy to see normalcy and visitors (of course, I'm not so naive not to say, tourist dollars!). But, with all our experiences one can sense people that are "shining you on" or genuine friendliness.

I couldn't resist this typical shot of the guys out on the back deck having a smoke! And, shooting the...Breeze!

People move around in many such conveyances, also in the back of a pickup truck, as we see in parts of our country.

These shots were taken by Scott at the market in Siem Reap. He did a great job of getting some candid photos and I hope you enjoy them!

This guy is selling eels. Where do you think he got them? Yeah, probably that brown looking river out there!

These are all preserved meats. Because many people don't have refrigeration preserved meat or live meat is quite common.

You quite commonly find chicken feet on the menu. I once (at the RHKYC) loaded up my plate with what I thought was shredded hearts of palm. When I got back to our seat and discovered my mistake, Scott said, "I was wondering why you took so many!" Yes, they were chicken feet, and I never did develop a taste for them.

OK, one more nice market shot! Good looking clams (but I wouldn't eat them!).