Today, I finally present my second attempt.
There's a lot of talk amongst Peace Corps Volunteers about how loud Cambodia is to our daily life in America. I hesitate to say it's louder outright- but there are a myriad of sounds that are not a part of my everyday life in Maryland- and yes, some do seem to be starkly louder than what I knew before. However, I'd go so far as to say that Cambodia isn't necessarily louder- more so that America's sounds are stifled, muffled, by tall building, thick walls, and a life lived mostly inside. In contrast, life in Cambodia happens outside, for all to see, hear, enjoy.
In the graphics below, I've tried to capture sounds throughout the day, from sunrise to sunset, as represented by a darkening sun and its rays.
This was really interesting, and while I don't have anything to add to your list, I think it's kind of sad that in America we spend so much time indoors. I wish we could hear more cow bells and children laughing and general being-outside merriment!
ReplyDeleteThe sounds are really different. We heard an owl outside our window the other day and I was instantly brought back to my bedroom and the bird that made a similar noise ALL FREAKING DAY LONG. It's a cute memory now, but I remember sometimes being driven nuts by it. I agree with you that cambodia isn't necessarily overall louder, it's that you can't really block it, you can't close your window without suffocating and nothing is insulated. I miss some of the sounds of Cambodia, like the frogs after it rains, and the takeis.
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