Phnom Penh

Nothing much from today as most of it was spent travelling. Now back in the city and we were lucky enough to be staying right next to the river so caught the tailend of the water festival. Loads of fireworks and barges that all are paid for and represent the different Government ministries. One of my favourites was the MoD one which was a monkey (Ankit thinks it is Hanuman). All the rural Cambodians flock to the city for the event so it has to cater to millions of extra people so the public spaces are heaving! However it seemed very civilised with mostly families and young couples rather than a big piss up which is what it would be back home!Read more