Many of our friends left Siem Reap in the early morning of 2nd Sept, but some of us (JY, JK + families, CLF) had evening flights, so could squeeze in a few more sightseeing visits around town. We decided on Artisans d'Angkor, the Old Market (a repeat visit) and then the Royal gardens. NL joined us for the Artisans visit, before leaving to catch his flight back.
All good things must come to an end eventually. And so it was with our Siem Reap trip. It will certainly be one holiday most of us won't easily forget.
Using a trio of tuk tuks, we started off ...
First we visited the Artisan d'Angkor workshop where poor, young people, usually from rural areas, are given the opportunity to develop skills in traditionals arts, like silk painting, wood carving, sculpture, etc.
Next it was back to the Old Market (see photos from previous day), before we headed to the Royal Gardens ...
Here we are at the special lounge at SR airport, waiting for our flight back. Wah, isn't Tuan Sinos looking real handsome !
All good things must come to an end eventually. And so it was with our Siem Reap trip. It will certainly be one holiday most of us won't easily forget.
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Artisans Angkor is such a worthwhile project. In addition to building the skills of young people, it can also keeps the culture and traditionas of Cambodia alive.
ReplyDeleteNice job Sinos.
ReplyDeleteI have only heard good things from all so far. Sinos, you are the man!
I hope I will have a chance to meet you when I go back next July.
What a great reunion for all of you!
Dear kawan kawan semua,
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the compliments. The most important thing is that we managed to meet up with each other after 33 years of silence and absence.
Most gratifying is that all who came enjoyed the trip and all went well. It also opned our eyes, mind and perception of things and how blessed we Malaysians are...wherever you maybe. Praise the Lord.
Tuan Jaga now holds the Reunion Banner as as in olypmpic game, he has to hold and pass it on to the next organizer...What say you all ???
You all are most welcomed to visit Angkor Wat or Cambodia, anytime. Please contact me if you need assistance or information.
Sumreap leah..
Sinos
Seem like such an great trip. we are jealous!
ReplyDeleteHi Sinos ,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful time in Siem Reap . A reunion to be remembered and treasured for life . Glad I participated and my wife commented that it was one of the best holidays she had . same for me and what was most important was we all were able to touch base again after 33 years .Hey -Nobert - the wives missed your joke lah - the RM 30 , RM 20 and RM 10 massage that had them in stitches . take care everyone .
Nick
Siem Reap looks so interesting & you guys obviously had a wonderful time. I must plan for a visit one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sinos for the most wonderful and fantastic holiday. Excellent Arrangement.!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy wife commented,it gonna be her most enjoyable and memorable holiday in SR with the bunch of the son of st. joe 1976 and their spouce/children.She is very excited and looking forward to the next field trip reunion.
Thanks WJ for the re-connection and successful mini reunion in SR.
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ReplyDeletehad a darm good trip in siem reap, thanks sinos. anyone planning to go over next year, if so do let me know, might want to go again.
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ReplyDeletems valerie liew? you have removed your comments.
have not seen you here before.
anyway, welcome ms. liew.
hey anonymous 15 Sept 5:50PM, Valerie Liew is related to Norbert Liew most likely lah! Correct, Norbert?
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