The temperature here has dropped to a whopping 17 degrees Celsius at night and that's considered cold here. Funny enough I think I had adapted to the heat that I feel like I need to wear my cardigan at night to ward of the chill. Cycling home from school the other day I saw a woman wearing a parka! Not entirely unusual; Khmer's are donned head to toe in their winter gear so seeing scarfs and mittens is common.
I can't believe I've been here for 4 weeks. It feels like I only just arrived. I'm glad I'm extending my stay for a month. I'm no where close to leaving. I don't know what it is about this place but so many folks who come visit here just end up staying. I can see myself doing the same thing. I'm not sure if it's the people, the vibe or knowing I'm so far away from home that is so appealing about Siem Reap. Or maybe it's just that I'm still trying to figure out why I felt I needed to quit my job as a producer and fly across the world to be immersed in a culture I know nothing about.
Well the adventure continues as I leave for Vietnam for 6 days this Saturday. It'll be the first time I'll be travelling on my own. Nervous but excited!
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