I did not get a chance to post about how much I miss Cambodia, so here it goes~ backpacking Cambodia for 8 days taught me a lot of things, not the least of which is that kindness is free. We met some of the friendliest faces I have in my entire life, all coming from much less than most people could even imagine. Whether they drive a tuk tuk all day long to make extra money for their family, or they live with 3 other people sharing one bathroom and paying half of their month's salary just for rent; or they are on the streets selling handmade bracelets for any extra dollar that they can earn- these people are amazing! I have never been surrounded by such friendly and humble people before. They are not selfish, but instead offer you so much even when they come from so little. I will surely miss these people, especially our Cambodian 'family' (Khan, Molly, her mother and children, and their puppy Lion), our Tuk Tuk driver Buddy who smiled more than anyone I've ever met, our sassy friend Linda selling her mother's handmade bracelets on Pub Street, and even the friendly bartenders we met who worked so very hard for the little that they would make. I will take the Cambodian lifestyle with me wherever I go. If you have not thought to go to this place, I encourage you to see for yourself. It is beautiful ❤️
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