Just a little further down the road from the main police station before arriving at the nighlife area of Victory Hill is Sihanoukville's Independence Monument at the Independence Square.
Nearby toilet facilities were on hand, but they seemed to be functioning as a high security make-shift laundry at the time.
Cambodia: The Year of the Rabbit
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:42 AM
Following the road down towards the Victory Beaches we stop off at Port Beach for a snack from a food trolley. It isn't really a beach, more like the land meets the sea with a few rocks.
In the distance is Kaoh Poah (aka Snake Island) and the bridge over is almost complete, it starts near the Treasure Island Chinese Restaurant. Apparently the bridge has been completed now, but for light vehicles only while they finish it off.
In the distance is Kaoh Poah (aka Snake Island) and the bridge over is almost complete, it starts near the Treasure Island Chinese Restaurant. Apparently the bridge has been completed now, but for light vehicles only while they finish it off.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:53 AM
Hey DC,
Wonderfull set of Pictures, I know you enjoy the trip.
Gives me a new vision on how to shoot, as I usually just do shoot from the objective of my trips, not all the ay along.
Thanks for opening my eyes this way.
Ps: Saw a couple of supply ships on the above pictures, does Cambodia have any Offshore Oilfiled that you know off?
Wonderfull set of Pictures, I know you enjoy the trip.
Gives me a new vision on how to shoot, as I usually just do shoot from the objective of my trips, not all the ay along.
Thanks for opening my eyes this way.
Ps: Saw a couple of supply ships on the above pictures, does Cambodia have any Offshore Oilfiled that you know off?
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 10:57 AM
Not sure why but I've always enjoyed trucks, trains and people carriers and transport of any kind, and container ports, plus people watching too, especially in foreign countries. So I didn't want to miss the Port of Sihanoukville.
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Posted 22 January 2012 - 11:10 AM
Hey DC,
Wonderfull set of Pictures, I know you enjoy the trip.
Gives me a new vision on how to shoot, as I usually just do shoot from the objective of my trips, not all the ay along.
Thanks for opening my eyes this way.
Ps: Saw a couple of supply ships on the above pictures, does Cambodia have any Offshore Oilfiled that you know off?
Thanks Woof
I love taking pictures of anything mildly interesting as once home it helps to bring back all those fond memories of all the things I saw. There's no way I'd remember (at my age) everythng I'd seen otherwise.
Oil was discovered off the Cambodian coast earlier this millenium so hopefully it will all have a positive impact on the country and it's economy in the years to come, without too much corruption being involved.
I just found this which may be interesting to read, from The Guardian.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 02:18 AM
Not long after setting-off back along the main road we noticed a police check-point ahead and at this moment I was very glad we weren't riding the bike which they tried to rent us from Queen's Hill Resort, the shitty one with the bald tyre and no number plate. The bike we were on now was from the GST Guesthouse and was in good order.
Of course, me being a farang, we were stopped. I smiled at the officials as they scanned their beady little eyes over the bike, checking the lights and the horn and pretending to know what they were looking for. But not to worry as we passed the test and were soon on our way again after just a few minutes.
On the journey back we took a different route and stopped off at the other of the two Victory Beaches, Hawaii Beach.
Of course, me being a farang, we were stopped. I smiled at the officials as they scanned their beady little eyes over the bike, checking the lights and the horn and pretending to know what they were looking for. But not to worry as we passed the test and were soon on our way again after just a few minutes.
On the journey back we took a different route and stopped off at the other of the two Victory Beaches, Hawaii Beach.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 02:24 AM
Away from the tourist throngs of Serendipity and Ochheuteal Beaches we literally had the place to ourselves at this part of Sihanoukville, barring a few locals of course. Delightful.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 05:59 AM
Following the coastal road we headed further towards home on our return, just dipping inland slightly behind the rocky headland and stopped off at Hawaii Beach.
Apart from one small family there was really nobody around except for no more than half a dozen staff and one security guard, I suppose off season really means off season here.
Apart from one small family there was really nobody around except for no more than half a dozen staff and one security guard, I suppose off season really means off season here.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 06:05 AM
Judging by the quantity of deck chairs and the size of the straw-roofed thatched buildings they did expect company at some stage during the year, but it wasn't happening now.
We sat and had a Fanta each and I flicked little tickly ants away from our drinks and swatted flies from our straws, we both made use of the nearby toilet facilities and had a short stroll along the beach, but that was about it. However, it was nice and pleasant, despite it being a little bit of an overcast afternoon.
The boys on the jetty were pumping water up from the sea from the end of their make-shift jetty extension.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 06:38 AM
None of this day was planned, apart from the trip to Phsar Leu market and the ride upto the port, we just stopped off and took a look at anything that looked mildly interesting and whiled away the hours away from the crowds and it made for a very pleasant day.
Heading back through a forested area alongside the Prek Tup Lake we noticed a small gathering of people looking with interest towards the side of the road and into the trees, so we pulled over to have a nose at what was going on.
It turned out there were monkeys in there and like anywhere else in Asia where people congregate, however small the group, an entrepreneur will have set something up to to make full use of the potential custom and here was no exception.
A family had setup a small shop selling allsorts, of which bananas were plentiful, for you know who. So we bought a few bunches and a pack of cigarettes (not for the monkeys) and set about giving my little friends a feed. I'm sure monkeys like other foods apart from bananas, but the very friendly entrepreneurial family perhaps hadn't considered this.
Heading back through a forested area alongside the Prek Tup Lake we noticed a small gathering of people looking with interest towards the side of the road and into the trees, so we pulled over to have a nose at what was going on.
It turned out there were monkeys in there and like anywhere else in Asia where people congregate, however small the group, an entrepreneur will have set something up to to make full use of the potential custom and here was no exception.
A family had setup a small shop selling allsorts, of which bananas were plentiful, for you know who. So we bought a few bunches and a pack of cigarettes (not for the monkeys) and set about giving my little friends a feed. I'm sure monkeys like other foods apart from bananas, but the very friendly entrepreneurial family perhaps hadn't considered this.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 06:58 AM
It had been a long day out on the bike but a very enjoyable one nonetheless, but we were shattered after all that fresh air.
A drink and a smoke on one of New Sea View Villa's roof terraces absorbing the uncluttered view before showering and 30 minutes of pleasure before heading out for something to eat.
We ate at GST again and it was the worst night there. Her lok-lak and fried vegetables arrived in under 5 minutes, my lasagna took over 20 minutes to arrive, plus they'd forgetten my chips. When the chips eventually arrived some 10 minutes later I told them it was too late and canceled them, apparently the cook had forgotten. I'd only eaten two spoonfuls of lasagna and it tasted terrible so I left that and refused to pay for the chips too. No surprise that I didn't leave a tip. Such a contrast from previous meals there which were fine.
Tomorrow would be our last full day in Sihanoukville, a total of 12 days in all.
A drink and a smoke on one of New Sea View Villa's roof terraces absorbing the uncluttered view before showering and 30 minutes of pleasure before heading out for something to eat.
We ate at GST again and it was the worst night there. Her lok-lak and fried vegetables arrived in under 5 minutes, my lasagna took over 20 minutes to arrive, plus they'd forgetten my chips. When the chips eventually arrived some 10 minutes later I told them it was too late and canceled them, apparently the cook had forgotten. I'd only eaten two spoonfuls of lasagna and it tasted terrible so I left that and refused to pay for the chips too. No surprise that I didn't leave a tip. Such a contrast from previous meals there which were fine.
Tomorrow would be our last full day in Sihanoukville, a total of 12 days in all.
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Posted 24 January 2012 - 09:49 AM
Well done DC. A nice mix of sarcasm & hope makes for an eminently enjoyable report.
I have often wondered how the Khmer's have coped with losing a quarter of their population. And not just any old citizens, Pol Pot killed the smartest & brightest. Everyone with a degree was considered an enemy of the state. Unimaginable how a loss like that would hinder future development of the country. It helps explain the lackadaisical attitude of the locals, after all, what's the worse that can happen after living through that?
Pol Pot also had people killed for being good looking. Beautiful girls through no fault of their own were singled out for torture & death. Psychiatrists would have a field day trying to work that guy out. I almost never see really pretty girls in any report of Cambodia. (I mean REALLY pretty) Coincidence? I don't think so.
My last comment for now, I really love Lasagna in Italy. They do a great job of it. However, off-season in Sihanoukville? You know what I am getting at... when in Rome & all that.
I look forward to the rest of both your current reports. Thanks again for taking the trouble to write.
I have often wondered how the Khmer's have coped with losing a quarter of their population. And not just any old citizens, Pol Pot killed the smartest & brightest. Everyone with a degree was considered an enemy of the state. Unimaginable how a loss like that would hinder future development of the country. It helps explain the lackadaisical attitude of the locals, after all, what's the worse that can happen after living through that?
Pol Pot also had people killed for being good looking. Beautiful girls through no fault of their own were singled out for torture & death. Psychiatrists would have a field day trying to work that guy out. I almost never see really pretty girls in any report of Cambodia. (I mean REALLY pretty) Coincidence? I don't think so.
My last comment for now, I really love Lasagna in Italy. They do a great job of it. However, off-season in Sihanoukville? You know what I am getting at... when in Rome & all that.
I look forward to the rest of both your current reports. Thanks again for taking the trouble to write.
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