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Southeast Asia in 2023 is a world very different from ours in terms of cultures, languages, beliefs, foods, and people. In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, we see the Royal Palace complex and its Khmer-style architecture. The classic art of Apsara dancing introduces us to the ancient civilizations at Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, whose stunning ruins speak of a glorious distant past. The Killing Fields site is dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives during the Khmer Rouge regime. In Thailand we see the elaborate temples of the Grand Palace in Bangkok as well as the ruined palaces of Ayutthaya, the former capital. Laos is a mountainous and scenically beautiful country where old ways predominate over modernity. A Mekong River cruise brings us to a remote village to learn how local people live. Finally, in Vietnam, we board a classic junk to explore the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay. In bustling Hanoi, we view a Water Puppet performance and enjoy a bicycle/rickshaw ride through the thriving streets and marketplaces of the city’s Old Quarter. George Jabol received his B.A. degree from Muskingum College in Ohio, and a Ph.D. in English language and literature from the University of Michigan. Fully retired now from a career with the federal government, George creates photographic slide shows as a way to remember his travels and share them with others.


