
Kampung Phluk known for its elongated, stilted houses by the side of a lake providing it a rustic charm that is Cambodia’s fishing empire. I

I wanted to see the red earth and the chocolate ponds they were. Finally, Vanna’s tuk-tuk made a panting

Boats of different kinds and sizes floated in front of the houses. The houses were painted red, green, blue; some showed thatched facades. The walls were made of different materials – thatch, asbestos or wood. Some have more than two windows and some, none, but with an open entrance. At one bend, there’s a ladder connecting two houses. Foul smells. The boatman pointed towards pig pens and chicken coops underneath the stilts. There’s more to animal farming than just fish. Fishing nets were everywhere. During

We ventured along the lake. It was chocolate all