And We're Back!

The past week has been interesting - a couple power outtages, a freak tropical storm, and a couple days out of commission after getting sick. We're glad to be getting back to normal!

I'll start from the beginning - our power went out. Out of nowhere. So no power for two days. Next, we had to get a couple vaccinations, which had some not fun side effects. Finally, we picked up a nasty bug in some food somewhere. After a trip to the clinic to get re-hydrated and some serious antibios, we're back in good shape. Thanks to Summer for brining us "Adam's Ale", which is the Australian version of gatorade, apparently.

Once we were feeling better, we went on our first real tourist adventure. Our driver Polo took us to Toul Sleng and Choueng Ek, also known as the S-21 detention center and the killing fields. These two places were the largest detention and execution facilities used by the Khmer Rouge. Between 1975 and 1979, an estimated 20,000 people were tortured at S-21 and taken to the killing fields to be executed and buried in mass graves. These two memorials are among the most gruesome places in the world, and are very saddening and sobering to visit. We were reminded of how blessed we are, and don't take it for granted! Be warned - some of these pictures are pretty graphic.

For some reason, blogspot wont let me upload the pictures. They are also located here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2030853&id=98300269&l=8055cd377f

This link should work, even if you dont have facebook.