Me not posting pictures (again)

AHOY, so I'm currently in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh and killing time until I leave for saigon on the 21st. I went to go see the killing fields and the old S21 prison and theyre quite... heavy sights.

The killing fields served as the execution and burial sites of some of the 200000 to 2 million people that were killed by the Khmer rouge around the time of the second world war. There are trees nearby that have sharp, hard and jagged edges that were used in place of bullets (since they're expensive) in the execution process. It's a little bit overwhelming to see all the photos and to see the stupa (buddhist temple) filled with over 9000 excavated skulls of the victims. Often times these skulls still bear the markings of bludgeoning or bullet wounds.

The old prison, also called the Tuol Slang Genocide Museum was where most of these victims were held before they were transported to the killing fields. Only 12 people are known to have survived their stay at the prison out of the tens of thousands that made their way through it. Some of the disgusting torture techniques were displayed on the walls of the prison, as well as the many faces that made their way through the prison. The whole place has an airy and dusty feeling that accompanies the general sombre/haunted feeling of the whole area.

These kinds of sites are far more interesting to visit in my opinion than the innumerable palaces and temples that cover asia. So i'm kind of excited to see the vietnam war museums once i get there. Also, it's really made me want to go see the holocaust museums in europe when i get a chance.

On a brighter note, theres a market here that has QC-rejected jeans produced by huge brands here. I think i'm gonna pick up a pair and try to wear them in this crazy weather. I have to add though, i'm getting used to the weather here, ive been sleeping with a fan and a blanket now and wearing shoes doesnt seem so excruciating anymore. Which brings me to an odd thought:
I didn't bring my own pair of shoes on this trip, i've been using my dad's running shoes as well as my own flipflops. One of the strangest things i miss are wearing my own shoes, it feels nice to have a pair of shoes that have been molded perfectly to your feet after repeated use.

Anyways, i'll post again once im in Vietnam, and then i have to blitz through the country on a 10day ish run. Pictures will definitely be up in china though.
PS. Help me decide if its worth going all the way to shanghai just to see a few skyscrapers? or is it better to spend time in chengdu and eat A LOT.