Red dust...

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Originally uploaded by ShackelMom.

One of the first things that you will notice once you get here is the dust. Peter and I have been on bike rides where we have found ourselves submerged in about 8 inches of dust. It really is incredible. I love how this picture displays what Peter calls the "Cambodian Face Mask."

If you look closely at the girl on her bike, you can see how she is trying to stop from breathing the dust by putting her arm in front of her nose. :) Doesn't work too well.

My strategy is even worse. When I see a big dust cloud coming while riding my bike, I take a big breath, look around to make sure no one is in front of me, close my eyes and hope I don't run into anything.