A Lost Civilization

Cambodia was one of the strongest and most powerful empire in South East Asia in the 11th till 13th century. Its influence spread from Vietnam, Laos to even reaching the peninsular of Malaysia (Not mentioned in our history it seems~). During the reign of the Khmer Empire, we sees alot of significant great architecture being built, Angkor Wat being one of them. However, in later years, their influence seized to exist and for centuries being the vassal of both Vietnam and the Siamese. In the end, after the colonization by the France, they finally acquired a true independence with independent administration. Sadly, the subsequent years sees alot of civil war which in the end taken its toll on this once upon a time a great nation. My subsequent entries will see how this great nation endure years of civil war, genocide, lost of a great civilization......

Phnom Penh International Airport....is located in the middle of the city~ Can see houses and vehicles around the airport~

Kinda weird that we still seek Chinese food even in Cambodia eh~

Duck eggs with pork~ So this is how a fresh duck egg taste like~ ha!

Cambodia being colonized and ruled by France, Thai and Vietnam before was more famous with the French, Vietnamese and Thailand food. However, in recent years, alot of Chinese entrepreneurs starting their investment in Cambodia, which makes Chinese food easily accessible~ 

These are normal Chinese Food perhaps with a slight Khmer influence~

Normal chicken~

But the taste all of a sudden became special with dipping of this pepper sauce~

Very very elastic~ Best texture I have ever had~

Not to forget, their pineapples is totally AWESOME! Being smaller than the usual one found in Malaysia, and very sweet~ Slurp~

Stay Tune for more of my entries in this journey to Cambodia~ A historic journey that dated back to the 8th centuries to recent years.....very educational indeed. Most importantly, a great experience gained~

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