Phnom Penh continued

After the day of remembering the crimes of humanity, I had an evening of calmness and sailed along the Mekong and Tonle sap rivers on a sunset cruise! Wonderful way to see the city.

Sunday was spent walking and a lot of walking was done but I find the best way to explore, getting lost can be fun. The Royal palace was today's visit, I got sent away as my huge scarf which has the ability to cover almost all of my body was not suitable (I had done my homework and all the signs said cover shoulders and arms to elbows, no where did it say wear a t shirt), I stomped home to change, I was not purchasing a t shirt from the shop as instructed, could well have been a scam but at least I got some more steps it. It was worth it, the palace was stunning.

I also walked to a newer part of the city. I'm constantly in awe at how the country recovered from the atrocities , that's a testament to the Cambodians resilience, faith, trust, hard work and their love of Phnom Penh. Such a contrast to other areas of the city but I love the diversity, it tells their story.

Monday, possibly my last day in Phnom Penh, and I have made a decision that I need to take time to look around, reflect, take it all in so I'm starting to take my time and if I miss some sights I can come back!

This morning I walked to Wat Phnom which was serene and beautiful, despite being on a very busy roundabout, I, then, got a tuk tuk to "The Factory" which is the old Levi factory which has been re-purposed into an urban village, very cool! And, because I can, I decided to go to the little cinema there which was very comfy, cheap and had wonderful air conditioning (Phnom Penh is very hot!).

Loved Phnom Penh, I will be back but I'm ready to move..... Next stop Battambang!Read more