We were so very pleased to be where everyone spoke English and loved the United States of America. We were thrilled to see the American flag brought in with such dignity by the US Marines. Don't they look sharp!! It was nourishing to our hearts to hear the "Star Spangled Banner." We had to buy tickets and show our passports to get tickets. When we got to the US Embassy, we went through very careful screening, as they do to board a plane. We had ice cream and a hot dog. It was a curious thing as we felt we were once again on the US soil.
The US Embassy grounds were so beautiful and we were impressed with all that we saw. The plaque where I am standing is to honor those who gave their lives to save other US citizens in 1975 when Pole Pot gained control and the lives of all foreigners were in danger. One doesn't just go into the Embassy, one has to be invited or on specific business. It was good to be there on the 
We were so very pleased to be where everyone spoke English and loved the United States of America. We were thrilled to see the American flag brought in with such dignity by the US Marines. Don't they look sharp!! It was nourishing to our hearts to hear the "Star Spangled Banner." We had to buy tickets and show our passports to get tickets. When we got to the US Embassy, we went through very careful screening, as they do to board a plane. We had ice cream and a hot dog. It was a curious thing as we felt we were once again on the US soil.