R.A.T. Your Rodent Around-the-World Traveler (a.k.a. Raz)

Hi, My name is R.A.T., which stands for Rodent Around-the-World Traveler (I like to think it stands for Rodent Adventure Traveler), but everyone here calls me Raz for short. I would love to share my adventures with you. I left my rat family in early January to seek adventure. Everyone said "head west young rat," so that is what I did. I headed west to San Diego, California where I ran out of land and had to hop on a ship to continue my journey. It turns out that the ship I found was going west around the world--a dream come true! The MV Explorer is home to the famous Semester at Sea study abroad program. My shipmates include 629 college students and about 150 faculty, staff, lifelong learners, and family members. Things are really busy here on the ship and even busier when we are in port. Come follow me vicariously as I take this incredible journey. Yours, R.A.T.

P.S. I had such a great time on the voyage that the adventure continues!!!!



Showing posts with label Cambodia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cambodia. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

RAT in the World: Cambodia

Angkor Wat! One of my favorite places in the world.
 Here is one of the gateways into Angkor Thom. Can you see the faces?
Another Khmer structure one with the banyan tree!
I made a lion friend at the National Museum.
This is how to travel around Phnom Penh. Lot's of fresh air!
Time to relax after a full day of looking at buildings.
 

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Cambodia - Adventures and Relaxation in Phom Penh

This is how we usually traveled in Cambodia--via a Tuk Tuk. I liked having the breeze in my fur!
One of our first stops was to the beautiful art deco market building designed by Louis Chauchon in Phnom Penh. I thought the ceiling looked like a giant sun!

After a hard day of sightseeing we stopped at the Foreign Correspondents Club. They say it is the only one in the world that not just reporters but anyone can visit (even a rat!).


And then we relaxed a bit in our hotel room, which had its own private swimming pool!


Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Cambodia - A Visit to the Palace

When we were in Phnom Penh we also visited the Royal Palace. This building is the Hor Samran Phirun.

The buildings were all very beautiful, Especially the throne hall.

Here I am with one of the multi-headed naga snakes on the railing.

I also met another elephant.

I need to remind myself not to stick my head in other animals mouths!


Monday, February 16, 2015

Cambodia - Angkor Wat & the National Museum

Our next stop was Cambodia. Here I am at Angkor Wat. It's the largest religious building in the world!


The towers were designed like lotus blossoms.
Our next stop was the National Museum in Phnom Penh. I found another lion.
I also made a friend with an elephant.

I even made friends with some students.
We then had a relaxing lunch!