Things you see on the road in Cambodia

Taking a trip to anywhere in Cambodia is a fascinating, and often hilarious exercise.

Those are fully loaded AK47s! One way to keep road rage under control!

We call it "Cambodia Tetris."

Sorry for the blurry image, but I had to include this photo.

Tell me again about your last bus trip, I bet it's not looking that bad now!

Plumbing Problems!

We heard some noises in the ceiling and later noticed a slight problem above our sink, obviously below the sink of the apartment above ours.

We called the guys in to have a look- no problem!

They had to cut a hole in the kitchen ceiling, as the manhole in the bathroom is blocked by the hot water system. No problem, they soon located the issue.

And here's the solution- TADA!

In case you're missing it- it's a funnel and a bit of pipe!

It was suggested to the repairman that he cut a new manhole but that was a ridiculous idea - as if he would have to come back again!

Except.......the next day......

So it turns out that the problem was the funnel- it just wasn't big enough.
NO PROBLEM!

You'd never even know they had been there!

Neak Pean - In Wet and Dry Seasons

In the wet.......

 And very, very dry.

This was at the tail end of the wet season in October.



This was in July, Siem Reap had experienced very little rain at this time.

 These two photos really show the difference in the water level.

This little boy had great fun taking advantage of wet season.

Little Girl at Bantay Srei Temple

She was so sweet, I had to take her picture (after getting permission from Mum, of course).

Sunset in Kampot

I can highly recommend a sunset cruise in Kampot.

Cakes in Cambodia

This may come as a surprise, but you can buy the most amazing cakes in Cambodia.
With prices starting from as little as $10, you can get a beautifully decorated cake for any occasion.

The process is to simple- find a bakery, look at some pictures,  be amazed and astounded, FINALLY decide on a design and order the cake. Then remember to pick it up on the day.

Candles are provided and you will usually be provided with disposable plates and forks as well, and you can buy silly string, confetti etc.

The process is so unbelievably simple and prices are excellent.

Here are some cakes we have purchased or seen at various functions.
They taste great too!

New Year's Eve in Sihanoukville

Safety First!

What could possibly go wrong?!?

Visakha Buchea Day, May 2016

Also known as Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day, is a holiday observed traditionally by Buddhists on different days in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam,Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar and in other places all over the world.

Sometimes informally called "Buddha's Birthday", it actually commemorates the birth, enlightenment (nirvāna), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada or southern tradition.[6]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesak


In Sihanoukville, hundreds of people walk from the Golden Lions to Wat Leu, which is a LONG walk!

Sushi in Sihanoukville

Name: Shin

Address: Village4 Square4 Serendipity Road, Sihanoukville

Telephone: 086 708 580

Opening hours: 11.30am - 10pm

Cuisine: Japanese

Rating: 5

I cannot praise this restaurant highly enough!
If you like sushi, you HAVE to treat yourself when you are next in Sihanoukville.

I have eaten sushi in a lot of places around the world, and I have to say, this is one of my absolute favourite spots.

The food is always fresh and delicious with the same excellent service each time I go, which is about once a fortnight.

The story as it was told to me is such a great Cambodian tale.

As I heard it: The restaurant was originally owned by someone else, with a brilliant Japanese chef.

They did an all you can eat sushi buffet which was fabulous (I LOVED this!), but the chef and the owner did not get along too well.

One day, they had one too many fall outs and the chef quit.

Quality went downhill until the owner had to sell.

The chef, using a "middle man" bought the restaurant from under him and restored it to its former glory in no time at all.

He is obviously passionate about what he does, it certainly shows in his product.

There are also restaurants at Queenco and Victory Castle associated with Shin, both have the same level of excellence but slightly different menus and specials.

Try the Happy Sushi Set for $10, I have mine with Miso soup.