Children of Cambodia

by Donald Gilliland, May 26, 2003 | Destinations: Cambodia / Phnom Penh
A boy helps his mother sell souvenirs near the front entrance to Angkor Wat.

A boy helps his mother sell souvenirs near the front entrance to Angkor Wat.

A boy helps his mother sell souvenirs near the front entrance to Angkor Wat.
A young boy finds a huge bag of rice a perfect resting spot.
Two young girls stop to giggle at tourists in a Phnom Penh street.
A young boy rigs a homemade tarp to use as shelter from an afternoon rainstorm.

A story told with photos.

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