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These pictures are from our road trip from Poipet (Cambodian Border town next to Thailand) to Siem Reap (Angkor Temples). We went straight through going to and coming back. Therefore, life on this road and through this taxi window was the only other observations of Cambodia besides the Angkor temples. I know they maybe somewhat blurry and lack composition, but I hope they give everyone a view of rural Cambodian life.

The Cambodians are able to pack amazing amounts onto their bicycles or motorcycles.
The Cambodians are able to pack amazing amounts onto their bicycles or motorcycles.
The border entry into Cambodia
The border entry into Cambodia
Irrigation canals and rice fields dominated the scenery on both sides of the road
Irrigation canals and rice fields dominated the scenery on both sides of the road
There is a giant pig attached to the back of this motorcycle. We saw this several times and I am not sure if the pig is dead or alive.
There is a giant pig attached to the back of this motorcycle. We saw this several times and I am not sure if the pig is dead or alive.
The person on top has a great view of the countryside
The person on top has a great view of the countryside
Fly fishing the canals?
Fly fishing the canals?
Bringing a load of rice stalks back to the cattle.
Bringing a load of rice stalks back to the cattle.
Or have the cattle bring their own rick stalks back to the barn for consumption.
Or have the cattle bring their own rick stalks back to the barn for consumption.
I thought the boy was signaling touchdown.
I thought the boy was signaling touchdown.
As we entered most villages, we saw rice and rice stalks drying next to the road. The Cambodians are very industrious.
As we entered most villages, we saw rice and rice stalks drying next to the road. The Cambodians are very industrious.
During the monsoon season, this road is considered the worst in SE asia. However, we traversed this road during the dry season without any problems.
During the monsoon season, this road is considered the worst in SE asia. However, we traversed this road during the dry season without any problems.
From a distance, I thought this was some kind of military action.
From a distance, I thought this was some kind of military action.
Going into traffic coming the other way is a way of life on the road to Siem Reap.
Going into traffic coming the other way is a way of life on the road to Siem Reap.
This small hill and temple were the only elevated land masses along this very flat road.
This small hill and temple were the only elevated land masses along this very flat road.