We arrived in Ban Lung early enough to do a little site seeing. Pastor Setan took us to the Boeng Yeak Lom Lake which was about 30 minutes away.
The lake has a path that takes about 2 hours to walk...I was hoping that we weren't going all the way around cause I was wearing flip flops.
The lake was very pretty and looked cool. We walked up the path to a little center that is a music hall where local tribal people perform using traditional instruments, song and dance.
We all crowded in and watched the young ladies do some of the dances. The instruments were very unusual. I remember reading in my guide book that one is like a violin but with one string...I saw that one there.
There was also a little store with hand made crafts from the tribe. We all took a look at the beautiful weaving and basket making.
The kids went down to the dock and began to sing some of the songs they are learning in English. It was fun to see the faces of the other people on the dock as they started to sing.
Pretty soon the lake was too much of a temptation and the boys started jumping in. I think Max was the first. Grant got in with one of the Cambodian boys to try to teach him how to swim.
I think the Cambodian kids have never had the chance to travel across their country and to try these new things...like swimming in a lake. They all come from very poor families so all of this is an exciting adventure for them.
Tomorrow we have a very early morning and head to Kohm Mum.
Sali
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