The rings can't be removed. They wouldn't be able to hold their heads up - at least that is what they told us in Burma. There is a "tribe" in the northern part of Burma that also wear them. They came on board one evening to demonstrate their craft. These are the women that do the beautiful Burmese weaving. The government is trying to get them to stop with the copper, but it's not working. It was sad to see the young girls in Ken's photos already wearing them.
Today is Cambodia and it is HOT - even for this Houston girl. I walked down the gangway just to put my feet on Cambodia concrete and justify this $89 visa. Did look at the wares of some local vendors on the dock but didn't purchase. But lovely, friendly people.
This is a wonderful group of LCT people. Nice to finally meet several I have only known from the board. And Andrea and I have already met a few other couples from the UK, Australia and Dallas in Prime 7 last night. The food was as fantastic as I remembered.
Tomorrow is a sea day - then Singapore.
And yes, it was another 2 pina colada lunch for Betty. NAP TIME? I think yes!