Today Khon told me that her and her husband were going to pray at a buddhist temple. She said that I could come if I would like, but she didn't want me feel uncomfortable. I told her that was very considerate, but I would go anyways so I can experience her culture. So, off we went.
The temple was very beautiful and elaborately designed.
We went inside and Khon and her husband knelt down and prayed to a colorful goddess (god) statue.
I found the whole process very intriguing and interesting. Afterwards I asked Khon about it and she told me stories of Cambodian worship and religions. We went home and had an amazing dinner of Cambodian grilled corn. It was so good that I asked Khon for the recipe.
Here it is: Grilled corn recipe
3 comments:
Wow! You are an amazing writer. I felt like I was there with you when I read your blog and I am tempted to say it was too short because it was such a joy to read and when I finished I did not want to stop reading but it was the perfect length you left me sitting here wishing for more to read. You where so creative with the stories behind the currency and languages. I really Felt like you had been there and expierenced every thing. What an amazing blog and You can tell how long you took to think about your story.
Amanda this is amazing! I really enjoyed your blog. I loved the part wear you talk about the "lines of weariness and hard work hidden in her face" it really allows me to imagine all the troubles she has gone through. I also like when she has you work in the fields with her, it seems like that is really something that she would do to show you how things are in Cambodia.
Beautifully done intro entries
Entry 4: enchantment..."Suosday"...lines of weariness & hard work...zzz
Entry 5: Amok...hard gardening...the new motorbike...a happy start....
Entry 6:Buddhist Temple...grilled corn (I am going to try that recipe!)
I was having such an incredible time. I was even getting ready to taste that corn. Then I clicked around for more and you were off. I wanted to read more I was having such a wonderful time with you and Khon.
Akun Jahn
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