It was still early when we left the Lady Temple so on the way back we stopped at the strangely-inspirational Cambodian Landmine museum. The Landmine Museum was founded by ex-child soldier Aki Ra as a way to tell the world about the horrors landmines had inflicted on his native Cambodia. It's also dedicated to highlighting the difference individuals can make in a time of war and genocide. Aki Ra has not only remved more than 1000 land mines, he has also set up the museum as a shelter and school for children damaged by mines or with other disabilities.
Paul and I went in (USD10) while the others took advantage of the free hammocks.
STOP!
HAMMOCK TIME!
You know it was inevitable.
The museum was small but oddly uplifting if anything about landmines can be. By focussing on the things people have done to make the situation better it was more a tribute to common humanity and decency in the face of horror. It's highly recommended.
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