Well since this is Cambodia, the exact opposite happened(side note, I have actually stopped trying to expect anything, in a totally good way, as that way I am always surprised), Chanthou invited us to her casa located about 45 klicks from Phnom Penh to celebrate and meet some new people. And let me tell you, it was AWESOME!!!! We loaded up the Skateistan cruiser with three round eyes (Dani, Rachel, and Uncle Rory) and two of our Khmer staff(Sochada and Sam Pose) and headed out. I got to drive Mad Max Road Warrior style through the countryside, dodging motos and trucks, and putting my SoCal road skills to use, especially when I had to shoot the gap between two semi's, gnar gnar. We got also lost along the way and it just so happened to be on a dirt road in front of a rad pagoda, where I got a few nice photos, not bad.
Eventually we then made it to the ceremony, got sat and were promptly served the best grub I have had yet here, and oh yeah and plenty of beer. We were invited to partake in traditional Khmer dancing, and were stared at by just about everyone in attendance, as I was told that few westerners made it out to the countryside to such events. In between eating, walk-dancing, and cheersing our iced up Angkor beers literally about every minute, I was able to snap some photos of the momentous occasion. Now this time instead of just telling you about these photos, we are gonna play a game and get all interactive on this blog. I am gonna ask a question about each photo, maybe its a y/n or maybe a bit more complex and requires a short essay. But don't worry your pretty lil heads if you are having trouble, I will provide the answers at the bottom.:)
QUESTIONS:
1. Pagoda in middle of nowhere? Y/N
2. Which was the tastiest treat?
3. Marshmallow or Fishmallow?
3.2. Did this guy touch me inappropriately?
F.Did one of these people get peed on? If yes which one and by whom?
6. Is this a dance machine sent through time?
7. How many times did we walk around this table?
I. Did this tent just get dominated?
Oh yeah, Here are a some pics of the lovely bride and groom the whole reason for this wonderful evening.
ANSWERS(I would have put em in upside down to make it more difficult, but I am pretty sure I would melt my brain trying to figure out how):
1. Yup, it was on this road if you want to find it, and there were some super chill old dudes just kicking it out there.
2. Actually any and all would be correct here, food was legit! Beer would also have been accepted as a correct answer.
3. Fishmallow for the win.
3.2. Definitely. It actually happened when the power went out in the tent and he started rubbing my back, in the dark, creeeeepy. Dude got weird, then poof he kaiser soze'd his way out of there. Thank God.
F. Yes indeed, Dani(in the middle) got peed on by a lil baby. Diapers are not in existence here. 1/2 point if you guessed any of the people in the pic and the creepy dude from question 3.2 as the culprit.
6. Also yes. His name and model is the CHADA5000, and he has moves that will blow your mind. His other primary programed function is to make sure our office runs well and the printer has ink.
7. Trick question. We actually danced around the table about a million times!
I. That is correct, and then we drove home.
All in all it was quite an amazing time, and Mrs. Kong if you are on the internets Thank you so much for inviting us into your home, it was an amazing time and I feel privileged to have been a part of the great day for you and your family.
Vaya con Doritos
Rory
Next week: Angry Bird Flu
Fishmallows make any wedding special.
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