Interesting visit to a Kymer village (Angkor Ban) this morning – about 2000 people living on bank of Mekong river.Very fertile area and lots of produce, herbs contributing to largely self-sufficient lifestyle. Range of housing styles but generally all built on poles – cattle, storage downstairs,. Floors made of bamboo and are very strong and allowing efficient ventilation  for sleeping, cooking and living upstairs.

Highlight was a visit to a school class where children very keen to practice their English and pronunciation. They were delightful and so focussed- English was very good! Mutually enjoyable time I think.

This afternoon we sailed up river to Phnom Pehn. Attended a Kymer cooking class and in a private lesson as it turned out, we made fresh spring rolls, loc lak (traditional meat dish) and bananas in coconut milk (especially delicious).

Still very hot and humid.

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