Cambodia

It was nice arriving in Phnom Penh after an epic bus trip from Saigon. It struck me as a lively and friendly city. We met up with Dan and Hannah, our travelling buddies (our 4th meeting on 3 different continents - lets see if we can do 7!) We had a good look around the city, I loved the architecture in the Royal Palace and renting trendy trousers. We also went to S-21 one of the main prisons for detaining Cambodians during the Khmer Rouge/Pol Pot Regime 1975-1979. It was an extremely powerful place to visit and one which I will never forget. We then went to where these poor prisoners were taken and executed - the 'Killing Fields' just outside Phnom Penh. Seeing the scars of this human tragedy and seeing what man can do to man took m

y breath away, its unbelievable to think that some of the Khmer Rouge leaders are in the current Cambodian Government.

Next we headed north to Siem Reap, the gateway to the Temples of Angkor. Out first glimpse of Angkor Wat was at sunrise which was spectacular. We saw some cool temples, my favourite being the jungle temple where the trees have invaded the buildings, pretty cool!

After saying goodbye to the Dan & Hannah and hanging around in Siem Reap we headed south to the beach at Sihanouk Ville. Truth be told we just hung around by the pool in the sun and shade for me. We played lots of pool-ball-hoop achieving a new world record and frolicked with Shamu and chums. What a great way to round off the trip, I have really enjoyed the warmth and genuine nature of the people of Kampuchea. Next stop Bangkok before coming home!!!!!!!!!!!

Photos are here.