Our Departure Date Draws Near

As each day passes my excitement and anticipation grows. Every reading that I complete gives me a little more insight into what we will be seeing once we arrive at Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. The history of Cambodia is complex and, like much of Southeast Asia, complicated by colonization, war, and communism. Our visit will include ancient temples built in 9th century as well as the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields and, as I look over the itinerary, I imagine the glimpse into Cambodia that each day will give us. As the students explore what tourism means to a country that has struggled economically, I'm curious to learn not only from our guides, but from the students as well.

One thing is sure, I can't wait to see what this trip has in store for us.