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I finally threw caution to the wind and took a few moto trips outside Phnom Penh. Saturday’s trip was to the Tamao Wildlife Sanctuary - an incredible space filled with monkeys, tigers, elephants, bears, and all manner of animals rescued from poachers and traps. Unfortunately, the rain was torrential all day, so there was no opportunity to take photos. Otters, by the way, seem cute until they try to claw your eyes out.

Sunday’s trip was to the hilltops of Udong, where there are several Pagoda and stupas dedicated to Buddha and to Kings of yore. From the 409 steps to the top of the hills to the vast green countryside, Udong was a beautiful departure from the grime of Phnom Penh. Most importantly, this weekend gave me the opportunity to try out my Khmer-speaking skills on the rural population to varying degrees of success and failure. I can’t wait for the next one.