These pictures are of some other sights we saw around the city of Phnom-Phen. This is a continuation of our culture day (I realize I have now done three blogs based off of just one day…overall, I thought it was best so that there was not 35 pictures + on one blog post.)
Above, is the Buddhist temple we visited. This temple is in the heart of the city.
This city is the Kingdom’s capital.
Most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists. Although, after being here in this country for a month, I found many people say they are Buddhist, but do not know much about it.
This peaceful country is not what it seems. It is actually among the 3rd most corrupt nation in the South-East Asia area. Laos & Myanmar being second & first. It receives international aid (yes, from the US, among other countries) where the financial aid is being transferred into private accounts. (BBC) I was sad to hear of this corruption, & more, from talking with two contacts of mine. The information of the corruption is more than I can write, about what has & is still going on today w/in the government.
I did not take picture of this, but many children are perched about this location, begging for money or trying to sell you something.
The only elephant I saw in Cambodia.
Please pray for this nation & its people. Pray many will be able to hear the gospel of peace. Pray for the poor, especially the elderly who are alone or are a burden to their family. Many Cambodians who are poor, do not have help or hope.
