This is also the lake where it drowned 5 young Singaporeans from the Singapore Dragonboat Team in 23 November 2007, and it was believed that the Singaporeans were caught by strong currents and trapped underneath the pontoon.
Anyway, we visited this lake, which is one of the attractions in Cambodia. You have to rent a boat to bring to to travel around this place.
The rows of boats.
These people practically lives in the floating lake, and everything revolves around the lake. They move around using small boats as a means of transportation.
Manually rowing the boat.
In order to make a living, some of them sell stuff directly to us. What amazes me is that despite some of the strong currents, they have the energy and stability to prevent their stuff from dropping, and continuing to go against the current.
"Any drinks for you? Only US$1!"
Despite the danger of crocodiles lurking around, they are not deterred and continue to live in the area. No matter what, it's always dangerous because fishermen can go out to fish and never come back alive.
Living near vegetation can attract crocodiles.
I'm still amazed by their way of living.
We were lucky enough to pass by a wedding ceremony happening at the Tonle Sap Lake, with a lot of people crowding together in a single boat.
We exchanged greetings and hand gestures!
Anyway, the kids in the floating village have to travel to school by boat. Their school is built on the lake itself as well.
Education in the lake.
Another thing which amazes me is a church is built on the sea as well!
Imagine travelling to the church by water!
It's a pity that we couldn't go in to any of the private homes, if not I could take more pictures. I really respect these people!
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