Looks like I may just miss you in Patts as I don't get there till the 13th...
Cambodia: The Year of the Rabbit
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 02:01 PM
Excellent photos there, you capture the place well and Monkey drinking coke sure made me chortle!
Looks like I may just miss you in Patts as I don't get there till the 13th...
Looks like I may just miss you in Patts as I don't get there till the 13th...
"My advice is just thank the god that doesnt exist for the rib he didnt take to create the women thats not a women that he didnt make for the naturaly uncut cock n enjoy it, they sure are fun." - Boomdraw
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 03:37 PM
The last full day in Battambang and I woke at 6am to a bit of an over-cast day again. Had a cuddle with my honey which pleasantly turned into sleepy hand-relief before she rolled over and returned to her slumber, leaving me to clean up on my own, selfish.
I left for my last morning walk in Battambang. Past the recycle centres for the last time, down some back lanes towards the old Phsar Boeung Market again which I thought was the best here.
I left for my last morning walk in Battambang. Past the recycle centres for the last time, down some back lanes towards the old Phsar Boeung Market again which I thought was the best here.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 03:44 PM
Enjoying the photos DC.
Thanks alot guys, as always it's nice to receive some positive feedback along the wayExcellent photos there, you capture the place well and Monkey drinking coke sure made me chortle!
I'm doing this report as much for others who may be interested in travelling further afield in Cambodia as I am for myself to keep a simple record of my own travels to these parts.
I understand a TR like this can be a bit boring for many who focus primarily on the bar scene and the girls of the countries they visit, but these things can still be enjoyed too.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 03:51 PM
As I wandered these parts I did notice I was the only barang around, but my presence only offered mild curiosity to the locals and it was enjoyably pleasant to be a fly on the wall, so to speak.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:07 PM
Just before 9am I noticed that she'd messaged me saying she's hungry, so I called her back and we arranged to meet at Angkor Thom for breakfast.
Despite saying she was leaving on the bike in a minute and the fact I had a 20 minute walk ahead of me to the restaurant I still had to wait perhaps another 30 minutes for her while a one-legged beggar followed me around.
She eventually arrived and ordered a fruit salad, but I fancied a cholesterol fix so ordered the 'Fast Breakfast', it was ok but not earth-shattering so I helped her with hers.
Despite saying she was leaving on the bike in a minute and the fact I had a 20 minute walk ahead of me to the restaurant I still had to wait perhaps another 30 minutes for her while a one-legged beggar followed me around.
She eventually arrived and ordered a fruit salad, but I fancied a cholesterol fix so ordered the 'Fast Breakfast', it was ok but not earth-shattering so I helped her with hers.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:31 PM
We would be departing for Siem Reap tomorrow on the 7am "Sok Chamroen Speed Boat" via Chnong Khneas where we'll then need to take a tuk-tuk into Siem Reap town.
After breakfast we rode off to locate the Battambang boat terminal and it turned out to be where I thought it should have been but the sign was faded and a bit hidden, hence me failing to find it previously.
We bought the two tickets we needed for tomorrow's boat trip. Khmer $10, foreigner $20. Nothing better than feeling like an alien.
After breakfast we rode off to locate the Battambang boat terminal and it turned out to be where I thought it should have been but the sign was faded and a bit hidden, hence me failing to find it previously.
We bought the two tickets we needed for tomorrow's boat trip. Khmer $10, foreigner $20. Nothing better than feeling like an alien.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:36 PM
When you consider the life of bicycle taxi rider, I can see the attraction of becoming a monk. Whether the young novices embrace Buddhism fully or not, it has to be a better option knowing others are going to feed you than the 7 days a week stress of never knowing where your next meal is coming from.
Thanks DC for reminding us how lucky we are. Looking at the rider sitting on his bike taxi made me thankful it was him & not me. And that one legged beggar, did you sling him a coin, I'm sure he was hungry... :sad:
Thanks DC for reminding us how lucky we are. Looking at the rider sitting on his bike taxi made me thankful it was him & not me. And that one legged beggar, did you sling him a coin, I'm sure he was hungry... :sad:
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:37 PM
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The alarm had been set for 05:45am as we'd been requested to arrive at the dock at 06:30. We should've packed the night before but we'd both fallen asleep having done none of it, so we both got on with it straight away after the alarm went and happily we were done in plenty of time.
Had tinned iced-coffee from the fridge each before leaving at 06:15 and arrived at the ferry terminal 5 minutes later.
The alarm had been set for 05:45am as we'd been requested to arrive at the dock at 06:30. We should've packed the night before but we'd both fallen asleep having done none of it, so we both got on with it straight away after the alarm went and happily we were done in plenty of time.
Had tinned iced-coffee from the fridge each before leaving at 06:15 and arrived at the ferry terminal 5 minutes later.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:51 PM
Just before 7am we were all summoned to board the vessel and took our sideways bench seats. We set off about 20 minutes late after the scheduled 7am departure time and the boat was full but not packed, with a mixture of locals and backpacking barang.
The views from the river were excellent with local life occuring all around. Although mildly uncomfortable on the hard uncushioned seats we switched buttocks periodically to relieve the discomfort.
The views from the river were excellent with local life occuring all around. Although mildly uncomfortable on the hard uncushioned seats we switched buttocks periodically to relieve the discomfort.
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Posted 28 May 2012 - 04:56 PM
Thanks Pacman.Thanks DC for reminding us how lucky we are. Looking at the rider sitting on his bike taxi made me thankful it was him & not me. And that one legged beggar, did you sling him a coin, I'm sure he was hungry...
As I was waiting for her I did not but I had done before as I'd seen him around a few times. But once we'd eaten and check-binned we noticed him as we mounted the bike as he'd moved around the corner out of sight by then so I gave him a few loose Riel notes from my change.
If he'd stood kerbside watching us eat our breakfasts I probably wouldn't have given him anything.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:07 PM
A fascinating and enjoyable ride passing through life along the river. I'd decided sometime ago that I wanted to make this boat trip having done the Phnom Penh to Siem Reap route 12 years ago, just to complete the set.
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Posted 09 June 2012 - 08:11 PM
Around midway we pulled over for a break at a junction in the river where river-life was more bustling.
We were fed and watered and those needing a toilet break had relief.
We were fed and watered and those needing a toilet break had relief.
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