You can't miss this epic eco-tourism experience in Cambodia.
Imagine paddling a kayak, passing a Cambodia school kid
that's paddling their way home to her floating home.
Entwining yourself deep into the jungle, floating past lotus
flowers and vines, laughing with your friends as you try to maneuver an
instrument that the locals have so gracefully mastered.
The experience is paramount.
Thy, our guide, was a burst of positive energy, and brimming
with information about Cambodia. The whole set up is super professional, and
definitely a good idea for a school tour group. Every need—from water bottles
to hats to shield you from the sun— is taken care of.
More importantly, it's a way to get much more intimate with
the floating villages. The boats that
rage by are remote, and removed from village life. They kayaking gives you a
chance to interact with the locals and see more eye to eye- literally.
They take us a to lunch at sweet spot- the village’s only
restaurant- where we were served bamboo-wrapped sticky rice with sweet beans,
pork and coconut. Thy accompanies us the whole time, enriching our experience
with historical tidbits and facts about village life.
The actual journey through the forest is unforgettable-
there’s that wonderful moment when you realize you’re completely present to the
beauty that’s pouring in from all sides. When my arms ached a little from the
kayak, but in a good way, a reminder of how good it can feel to be alive.
For those that like nature adventures- hit this up before Anchor
Wat.
