Thursday, 25 November 2010

A great vacation in search of a good reason


It isn't much at this point, but the rail route in Cambodia linking Phnom Penh to Vietnam still might be worth a look for junketing lawmakers. (Mike Eckel)

via CAAI

By Al Kamen Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The midterm elections left House Democrats depressed and exhausted. Elated Republicans are working 24-7, preparing to take over. Both sides need a break.

And what better place to chill than in beautiful Cambodia for the week between Christmas and New Year's? The weather should be mid-80s and sunny.

Sunrise at stunning Angkor Wat, the beautiful carvings at nearby Bayon, a slow boat down the Mekong and then local markets for exquisite silk scarves - cheap. Best of all, it's free! Even bestest, you might get to go on a military jet. (No scanners, no one touching your junk, no lines at immigration or customs, and your bags magically appear when you need them.)

But hurry! An e-mail invitation we got Monday from Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Calif.) , who's putting

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