KIM Guesthouse, Phnom Penh, Day 4

It's another slow morning as Amy's illness still won't back off. By the time the clock reaches almost 11 though, I manage to drag her out of bed for another spot of walking. As it is our last day we plan to see the remaining sights that Phnom Penh has to offer.
Firstly, we head to the independence monument. It is a brilliant sculpture that was built to commemorate Cambodia becoming independent when the French left. It stands tall on a lovely park which runs through the middle of the road. Behind it is another monument, this one a statue of King Sihanouk surrounded by pillars. Wat Langka is a lovely temple just over the road, and we stoo for a quick look while we are there. As I mentioned before it is very strange to be in Phnom Penh were packed, bustling streets can turn into beautiful monuments or temples at the turn of a corner.
After thay we get dinner and book our bus to Kampong Cham (travel seems a lot more expensive here then it was in Vietnam!) Before heading off towards the Royal Palace again.
It is another unbearably hot day, so our relief when we leave the busy streets and reach the breezy riverside is enormous. We spend a bit of time sat facing the river, embracing the fact we weren't sweating profusely. We decide not to pay the 10 dollar entrance fee to the Royal Palace and stare through the gate instead. It looks like an incredible structure as these places often are.
The final two stops are the national museum, which again we decide against, and, after stopping for a refreshing beer, we head to Wat Phnom. It's another extraordinary place, but the heat and distance we have walked means our minds are firmly on the air conditioned room waiting for us. So, After six hours of trekking, we head back, picking up a couple of sandwiches for tea on the way, and a few beers that I can watch the North London Derby with later.
Phnom Penh has been great, but we feel we have done it now, and are ready for a change of scenery tomorrow!Baca lagi