For some MARL participants, the day started off at 4:30 am to see the beautiful Angkor Wat sunrise. The insects and birds seemed to come alive in song within a matter of seconds just before sunrise to accompany the view.
After breakfast, the participants jumped on the bus to travel to the ancient city of Angkor Thom. There the group visited the temple named Prasat Bayon, which was built in the late 12th century. Next, a visit to the temple Ta Prohm was made. This was very special because a tree in the temple was featured in Lara Croft Tomb Raider movie.
At noon the classmates ate lunch followed by a market basket exercise. The large group broke out into small groups and bought items to compare United States and Cambodia’s food and household economics. The fifth stop of the day included the famous Angkor Wat temple. The highlight was climbing the steep tower steps for a beautiful view of the compound.
The next activity was a dinner with a special cultural Cambodian dance performance. The day ended with an evening of shopping in the Siem Reap night market.
By Melanie Dickman and Nick Godward
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