Thursday, January 5, 2011
Today we went up in the mountains around Kampot, took a four hour bus ride back to Phnom Penh and from there we went to a performance created by the Cambodian Living Arts. I know what you think: “Into the mountains. That’s boring and pointless!” But it was amazing up there! The zig-zaggy road up to the top was completely surrounded with green trees the whole time until you reach the peak. Unfortunately, when you reach the top you learn that a casino is being built up there and that they are tearing down the forest around for this casino.
The bus from Kampot finally ended after four hours allowing us to go see the performance put on by the Cambodian Living Arts. The performance consisted of nine dances, all of which were unique. Several of the dances told a story about their culture or their lives. The dancers’ skill is amazing, and it is incredible that these kids could learn all that. I certainly couldn’t do that! Seeing these dances have impacted me in such a way that I now understand and respect the “living arts” more than I ever did before.
-Matt B.
Above the clouds is gorgeous. But, Mia- what is the green thing in your hand? And was that a momentary glimpse of the infamous J. Dyer? How is he? Does he stand out like a tall, redhead in a country of short, dark haired persons?
ReplyDeleteI want to know more about the bus rides. Do you sit with each other, or spread out and sit with other passengers? Do you talk about the view, the economy, the price of chicken at the market or nothing at all? What does the bus ride sound like and smell like? How many people are on board? Is the driver safe? Are the roads safe? Do bugs fly in the windows?
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ReplyDeleteMrs. Saint-Amour, Dyer stood out just as much as he does here in the US. Quite a bit :) -Lilly
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