Music from the disabled

There are still many people each year who die because of the Khmer Rouge and the wars of the 1970s. They are the victims of the land mines that have never been removed.

The government has done a great job in removing almost all of the mines, but still I keep very much to the paths. No wandering in the woods for me.

As I approached one of the temples, I heard wonderful Cambodian music being played by a small band. Only when I had stopped to listen to them did I realize that each of the musicians was missing a limb. All were victims of land mines.

Each year about 200 people die in land mine accidents. FOUR PERCENT of the entire population is missing a limb from a land mine explosion.

I liked their music. I bought the CD. I did not even try to haggle down the price.