August: several months since I last wrote anything here. Much has happened and many travelling adventures accomplished. India and Bhutan in April. A slightly manic tour in the US, visiting no less than 8 states, last month. Now, I am back in Cambodia for two weeks only. I am typing this on the bus from Siem Reap to Battambang, Cambodia's second largest city. I have been several times before but the maIn reason for this trip is to take the boat back to SR. This is only possible during the rainy season as the water is too low the rest of the year. Now it is full on rains; not that you would think that at this precise moment as I am looking out of the window at a bright blue sky. As in most of the tropics the rain comes in short, very sharp, bursts. It is actually a very lovely time to be here as it is so green. The endless rice paddies, that are usually brown when I am here, are emerald green and all the flowers are out. It is quite, quite beautiful, all fresh and with ...
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