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Day of rest in Siem Reap

We’re now in Siem Reap, northwestern Cambodia. Had a few hectic days before we arrived here yesterday. Firstly there was Col recovering from illness, then I was feeling poorly too. Spent longer in Phnom Penh than we thought we would. Lucky we were at Jo’s (sorry we were ill the whole time Jo!) really, not nice being ill in a hostel.

 

Went out for lots of lovely meals too, and did I tell you about the orphanage? It was such an experience, so glad we went. The kids were just amazing. They’ve all been rescued from the dump where they were working. Lots of them had scars and looked a little worse for wear, but they’ve got such great opportunities now. They go to school everyday for example. Will do lots of fundraising when I get back, just need to find out that the people who run the place aren’t dodgy (we hear there’s quite a few places like that…)

 

Managed to get out of the city for a few days, went to a place called Kratie, upriver from PP. Went in hope to see some dolphins and we did!!! It was a bit magical to say the least!!! Just us in a little boat with a very good driver and dolphins swimming around us! So cute!!!

 

Friends restaurant Phnom Penh

Oh my Buddha! This was an experience! On our last night with Jo in Phnom Penh she treated us (yet again!) to dinner in another lovely restaurant! I strongly recommend this one! It's called Friends and is run and set up for streetkids. They are trained and given a bit of hope in life. They're doing a fab job! Just go there! ThePumpkin curry soup is to die for! AND it's for a good cause so a win win deal really!

Phnom Penh

It's Thursday and we've been here almost a week now. The plan was to head off to Kratie and catch some dolphines (with the eyes, not nets or anything), but Col's had a bit of illness and has been housebound for a few days. Got antibiotics today so should be back on his feet in no time. Luckily we're staying with Jo, a true angel, so at least we have the priviledge of own room and bathroom, and kitchen to make toast and stuff in. She's such a sweetie! Col was burning up with fever yesterday but looks so much better today, and not quite as many trips to the loo is required (he might kill me now though...I wasn't to mention anything about his belly..!).

 

The other night (before illness struck) we went with Jo to visit a orphanage... What an experience! The kids were just amazing! When we first arrived we got attacked with kisses and cuddles and everyone wanted to say hello and ask our names. The other girls (friends of Jo's, teachers and film makers) go every Tuesday, and I can see why. Just the smallest thing you do for them is so appreciated. The girls brought some toys along and they loved it! Me and Col were playing with a gang blowing bubbles. I think I got myself a favourite. Her name is Kunthea and is the sweetest thing. She's learning English and so willing to chat. And wants to cuddle, cuddle, cuddle! I'm gonna get all the details so lots of donations can be sent throught to them. Just the smallest thing can help them out lots. All the kids are picked up at the local dump where they work... They collect plastic from there, earning 7 cents (US) per kilo... Per kilo.... 7 cents... How long mustn't that take... It was so sad to leave them too... They all were so wonderful... Had the most amazing time... Earlier that day I'd visited Jo at her school too, had a great time there too. I got to be Miss Jess and paint butterflies! Ahh! The kids there though are all from welloff families so it was nice to get both experiences in.

 

Best head homewards to check on Col now. He was gonna have a little nap, but I just can't leave him alone too long!

 

Congratulations to Keithieboy too for Man of the Match. Wanna see some pictures soon!

Numo web launch!

Lisa and little bro have got their website online finally!! The cutest pictures of the two of them, and lots from their hard work at home building a garage

 

 

Phnom Penh

Oh life is gooood! Arrived in Cambodia a few days ago... Done a little bit of sightseeing, seen the Silver Pagoda and walked around lots.

 

Met up with Jo (girlie I met in Oz) last night and we're staying at hers for a few nights. She's such a saint!!! Treated us to dinner last night too! She knows too well what it's like being a backpacker! Her apartment is just across the road from the Palace, she has stairs in her house! We have a living room! All these things you take for granted at home! It's a bliss! She's working over here as a teacher, and hopefully we're gonna join her at her school tomorrow! In the evening she's taking us to an orphanage, she goes there and helps out every week. Will be very interesting.

 

We went to the Killing Fields in Choeung Ek yesterday as well (on a bike). The driver was a really nice guy. On the way there (and back!) we were attacked by kids fitted out with water and talcum powder! They were so funny!! We got completely covered in white powder and smelled lovely too! Hahah! It's all to do with the Khmer New Year celebrations. We weren't exactly in the right frame of mind when we arrived at the killing fields, but we it didn't take very long to become sombre. They have a memorial there with over 8000 skulls on display... Horrific.. Can't believe these events took place in the late 70s and 80s... In my lifetime... Where was the rest of the world when this was happening? Millions and millions of people were executed......

 

Col's Corner

Forgot to mention - Col's got a new little corner with lots of tips..! Check it out!

Karro - new pics

Check out what Karro's been up to! Looks great!!!! Miss u lillsyrran!

The girl behind the picture...

oh, yeah, a funny story... After the picture with me in the Cu Chu hidden entrance hole....Well... I kind of got stuck! Hahah! Col had to lift me up!!!! It's not that I've put on that much weight (or??!), just my arms are too weak!!! What a shame it wasn't videoed! Have to remember to thank Col for not leaving me there!

Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Arrived in HCMC a few days ago! It's a bit mad here, especially since we spent the last 5 days lazying on a beach in Mui Ne (which was fantastic I thought!!!). We've been busy since we arrived in the capital though, anaged to visit both the war museum and also the Cu Chi Tunnels. Our guide was very good and we got to crawl around for a few hours. Lots of weird propaganda too, but, hey, it is to be expected. Saw lots of traps the Viet Cong put ot and they were scary! Ugghh! Nothing to what we saw in the museum though.. Some things the American did.. The Agent Orange and it's victims... Uhh.. Can't even write about it...

 

Anyway, we're here just for another day or two, then off to Cambodia and hopefully an Easter fest of Mini Eggs.... Well, one can dream right??! Jo, you think you can make it happen??! Haahaha! It's actually Cambodia's New Year celebrations (3 days) when we get there, lots of water/talcum powder fights! Can't wait!!!

 

Sorry, this one is all over the place...I think I need one of those coffee shakes and wake up a bit before next blogage!

 

Happy Easter everyone! Don't forget to eat some chocs for me....! Ahhh....Chocolate.....Mmmm!

Glad Pask!

Fav drink in Vietnam

You might think it'd be Tiger Beer or such but it is in fact the amazing Coffee Shake! Mmmmm! Caffeine!

Dalat

This is supposedly the honeymoon capital of Vietnam so we had to go for a ride in one of these..

Karro's Blog

Hey, it works!! Check it out folks, there are some pictures on there! Sounds like she's having a cool time, beach, shopping, that kind of thing!! Buy me some cool jeans Karro!!!!

1st impression lasts?? Not this time!

God, how wrong I was about Vietnam!! OK, so the first lot of people we came across were complete w*nkers, but the rest of them are just lovely!!! Completely mad the lot of them! So chatty and happy, always ready to smile! We've met some characters that's for sure!

 

Been to lots of great places, my fav has probably been Hoi An, dress makers everywhere! But I didn't have anything made!!! Wasn't feeling to great, so thought I'd leave it for another town. And now I find out that Hoi An was the place to get your clothes made! Grrr!! And shoes!!!! I could have designed whatever I wanted!!! God damn I need to go back there! Oh, and there's the old town there which was really pretty! The nicest coffeeshops everywhere too. Had some fantastic cakes too : ) Mmmm! Spent more on cakes than we did on our dinners!!! Hahah!

 

After Hoi An it was time for some beaching in Nha Trang. Went island hopping, did some snorkelling (not quite like Oz, but we still saw all the Finding Nemo characters!) Managed to get stung quite a lot by some nasty little jelly fish too, but they only left small marks, so no biggy, just uncomfortable! Met a really nice Dutch girl too, Ingeborg, another person to visit one day! Lots of highly annoying Americans too! Uggh! Got told that Dragonfruit grow on trees for example! Really? Almost in the same league as the English guy who asked if I spoke fluent Swedish (he had seen my passport...) We mostly try not to mix with these people!!!

 

Right now we're in Dalat, up in the mountains. Col loves it as it's much cooler here. We're 1500 meters above sea level I think. Lots of tea and coffee plantations, veg gallore, waterfalls etc. We're braving the hills tomorrow on mountain bikes to go and see a place referred to as Crazy House. It has been created by some guy to be like Alice in Wonderland...I think...! Will get back to you on this one though!