Cambodia (2019)

Images made during an expedition to the rural countryside of Cambodia.

Our goal was to paddle the Srepok River, a tributary to the mighty Mekong River. We did not reach our destination. Our expedition came to a quick halt when the river took an unexpected turn. Along the way we crashed our boat on a set of hidden and dangerous rapids. Just when we thought our journey was over a new story unfolded in front of us. The local village took us in and we lived with them for a week. We were led all over the village by children and their elders ensuring that we had met everyone. We learned names and communicated through broken phrases in each language. We were even invited to a wedding and celebrated with the whole community. This experience was a glimpse into the sweet and joyful side of humanity as two cultures came together in an unexpected circumstance.