a magical lotus pond, Cambodia

our favorite day in Cambodia, 

we decided to throw out the guide books and just explore,

or really,

let the locals show us around!  

we hired a local driver to take us all around the countryside, 

and to stop whenever he wanted to! 

in Cambodia (as well as Thailand and Laos) 

the mode of transportation most common is called a tuk tuk. 

these open air carriages are hitched to a motorbike, and are perfect for exploring! 

with the wind whipping through our hair, we set off! 

you guys...the Cambodian countryside is so beautiful! 

it's hard to imagine the violent past in this country, as the people are so incredibly friendly,

and the landscape picturesque. 

our first unexpected adventure was stumbling upon a lotus pond. 

it felt rather unreal, like I was living in a fairy land. 

along the side of the road was a beautiful field of lotuses ready to harvest,

and a path leading out to a little bungalow with the farmers resting in hammocks. 

we also played with the kids who lived near the pond,

and Kevin taught them how to do a trick with their hands. 

i love these pictures as he teaches them:) so cute! 

enjoy the magic,

happy Monday,

love Katie 

{our tuk tuk above!}