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Cambodia

Hi all!!
Well we arrived in Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia on Wednesday night. Phnom Penh was chaotic,polluted, hot, and two words: bed bugs. We got out of there pretty quickly! But before we did we made sure we visited the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields. Both of which were heart wrenching and profoundly depressing experiences. But, nevertheless it was interesting and gives an understanding of the country after going. I will leave it at that as I wouldn't be able to write down the horrible details of what happened then in the 1970's.


Bracelets left in honour of the victims 

Cambodia is very different to Thailand. They pay in US dollars and drive on the right side of the road. Cambodian Riel is only used mostly by locals. So we have a range of US $$ and Cambodian Riel.

We hopped on a very comfortable, air conditioned mini bus to Sihanoukville for $10 each. Sihanoukville suits us much better. A province known for its beaches and bars. We like it here! The accommodation is very basic. Small bungalows on the side of the beach. Lots of mozzies. We are planning to take a boat trip out to one of the islands in the next couple of days. There's no power or Internet available on the islands. So we will let everyone know before we leave:-)





Love and kisses to everyone in NZ

XXXX


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