Day 2 - S21 and journey to Siem Reap

Day one passed quickly and soon we were preparing for Day 2 where we would be visiting the S21 memorial and traveling to Siem Reap, home of our service learning center, Watroka Primary.

Our visit to S21 was a sombering one as we learnt of the atrocities of the brutal Khmer Rogue regime. Formerly the primary detention and interrogation center for the KR, the S21 war musuem showcased the torture and victims of Pol Pot's violent reign.

We managed to talk to and take a picture with Chu Ming, a former prisoner of war and survivor of the KR genocide. His stories lent a heavy dose of reality to the pictures and stories told in the exhibitions.

We then proceeded on our long bus ride to Siem Reap. Halfway through the 6 hour bus ride, we stopped for a yummy lunch at Solar Cafe, another social work enterprise set up by a Malaysian social worker, Esther.

After filling our tummies, we continued onto our destination. It was dark when we finally reached Siem Reap and our dinner stop.

Once we were done with dinner, and a quick stop at a local supermarket for food and supplies, we checked into the beautiful New Riverside Hotel.

We had a quick discussion about tomorrow's lessons and then settled into our comfy rooms to get some rest in preparation for tomorrow. We will be travelling to Watrotka Primary tomorrow and we can't wait!