{"id":259,"date":"2010-09-06T23:03:05","date_gmt":"2010-09-06T15:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tvsmith.my\/?p=259"},"modified":"2011-03-22T17:25:16","modified_gmt":"2011-03-22T09:25:16","slug":"never-cast-a-stone-at-angkor-wat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tvsmith.net.my\/blog\/never-cast-a-stone-at-angkor-wat\/","title":{"rendered":"Never Cast A Stone at Angkor Wat"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been to Angkor Wat several times, over the years. A new phenomenon is taking over the ancient stone temples.<\/p>\n

On my last trip there, I was trying to beat the clock and catch the fabled sunset. Climbing up the near-vertical steps of the magnificent ruins, I felt both breathless and exhilarated.<\/p>\n

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The Ruins Of Angkor Wat<\/p><\/div>\n

Halfway up, I even imagined myself as Angelina Jolie and wanted to adopt a Cambodian baby. Then, as I reached the peak, there were… well… a million other tourists already up there. That’s alright. I made it in time.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, a macha shouted at me from above; “Dei! You from Malaysia ah?” Before I could even answer, another stranger (an elderly Chinese woman next to me) volunteered;\u00a0 “Myself Ipoh Mali!” That’s sweet. Malaysians can sniff out a fellow Malaysian, wherever they may be.<\/p>\n

\"Malaysia<\/a>

Malaysia Mali!<\/p><\/div>\n

With the advent of affordable air travel, Malaysians are flying directly to Siem Reap by the plane loads, thanks to another macha. \u00a0 But most just stay for a night and never really explore the rest of the beautiful country. I will share with you some of my detours into unknown territory over the next few postings.<\/p>\n

But if you are ever in Angkor Wat, remember this. Cast a stone and you’ll hit a Malaysian…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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