07 November 2008

A Tale of Two Khmer Cities


























Mystical Cambodia: From Top, Left to Right: Wedding Couple with friends in front of Angkor Wat; Posing at Ta Prom Temple; Khmer people in Traditional Costume at Angkor Wat; Motorcycle Taxi (Motodop) in Phnom Penh (Central Market at background); Dinner at the Sissowath Quay; Lunch at the famous FCC; Boat Ride from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap

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=> Mystical Trip was from 20 Mar to 24 Mar 2008
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Visiting Cambodia for the first time open up our eyes no matter how much we heard about the Country. The Cambodians are friendly people, despite a difficult history where many people suffered & there were senseless killings. Most Cambodians are poor, but they speak good English - I was told that the UN's long presence in the Country was partly responsible for this - and are always ready to flash you a smile.


What I like about Cambodia besides it's wonderful people?



1) Market in Phnom Penh - got a good deal for a Mont Blanc spectacle frame



2) Food - Nice & reasonable




3) Massage - cheap


4) FCC - Foreign Correspondents Club - good food & ambience


5) Hotels - good value for money


6) Charity Work - plenty, depends on your interests




7) Angkor Wat - plenty of history unless you get temple fatigue


Phnom Penh has at least 3 big markets where you buy all kinds of value-for- money products. Of course, Siem Reap is famous for Angkor Wat & the Temples.

Are you into Charity? Come to Cambodia - there are plenty to do here!!








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