On Wednesday after going to the zoo, some people decided to visit the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as S-21. There were four dilapidated buildings with several cells made of bricks or wood. We walked in silence through the buildings, looking at the dark, empty rooms and the paintings of the gruesome crimes and the photos of the victims with terrified eyes.

Later on we visited Choeung Ek Genocide Centre, one of the hundreds of killing fields in Cambodia. The atmosphere was extremely oppressive as we passed the mass graves and saw the memorial of the 20,000 victims, consisting of 17 layers of skulls.

When we left, I felt sad because of the horrors that had taken place in this area. However, now that I have seen this and learned more about the atrocities that took place, I feel like I have come to appreciate more the priviledged life I lead.