Today was our history lesson day, in which we visited the Killing Fields and the National Museum.
At Choeung Ek we witnessed the holes where mass graves once existed. The Khmer Rouge tortured and executed many people here, using such tools as hoes and shovels. Babies' heads were smashed against trees, the soon-to-be executed were blindfolded, bound by hand, and forced to their knees, not knowing that the blow of a weapon would quickly approach their skull. Remnants of bones and teeth still exist on the ground, and the moment I noticed them my stomach dropped. I was sickened at the thought of so many people dying here. Our tour guide lost most of his family in these killing fields, and he continuously spoke about the crazy Khmer Rouge. I agree with him! I couldn't fight my tears-I felt so sorry for him...I can't imagine my life without my family.
Read more at http://www.cambodia.org/khmer_rouge/ if you're interested. ;)
The National Museum housed so many archeological finds including statues of Buddha, the feminine divinity, and jewels recovered at Ankgor Wat. We took the opportunity here to do a yoga photo shoot. Ha! Hilarious!
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