A few weeks ago, a friend mentioned that her best friend had done a documentary on Cambodian children.  That struck a chord with me and I went back into the archives to look at some of my images from there.  Here's a few images of children that I took during the four or five days in Cambodia:

Coming home after a long, hot day of touring we spotted these kids playing "king of the Mountain" on a little island:

We stopped and quietly walked up and tired to capture some of the fun of these boys attempting to cool off from the heat of the day!

On another day, we came across a group of boys and girls playing "high jump" over a string held by two of the contestants.  They were quite intent on their efforts.  This young girls showed great form.  Notice the sandals in her hand ... protection for them when she landed?

Another group at another time, both girls and boys intently playing marbles in the dirt.   If you look carefully, you'll see that this girl had a mango resting on the back of her neck.  I think she was sent to the market and stopped for a little play! 

Not everything was fun...  this image of a little boy tugs at my heart strings.  The writing on the sleeve of his shirt says  "US Aid".

We were eating breakfast after visiting a temple in the area.  This little girl lying in a hammock with flowers in her hair was irresistible.  Click!

I don't remember the details of this girl but  I've always liked the questioning look.

A young girl and boy walking their bike down a path leading to the temple.  There was a hint of "haze" in the air that morning.  The light was just right!

And a great  smile from a boy who could just as easily been born in the west!

I'm always struck when traveling by how everything is the same but then again it isn't!  Here children were doing the same kinds of play that I recall doing many, many years ago.

Have a good day!

Adam

P.S.   I hope to be heading back to S.E. Asia later this year.