14.06.2004
Phnom Penh
Posted by justinI would pick up my Lonely Planet now to write as an pre-eminent expert on Khmer and French Colonial Phnom Penh architecture, but my attorney has advised me to act normal. Or at least less serious.
Regardless, I'm too lazy. Suffice to say the French had some construction input here while they played their empire games. Not that I'm caring too much right now - it's the gastronomical legacy that has me sold. Hot breads and pastries were eagerly devoured - almost had me whistling "la Marseillaise" but for the fact I don't know how it goes.
After some long walks around the city we've also given a double-thumbs-up review to the rice/coconut encrusted bananas cooked in the street woks.
Hi guys
The list of readers is expanding...... all and sundry who will listen have been directed to your site!
Thank you for the birthday wishes and the flowers ( what flowers??? - I'm sure Gemma has sent a bill. I got your email tonight too. Thank you muchly. ) Joy oh joy - guess what I got from David??? A telescope. Last weekend we saw a pod of dolphins when we went for our morning walk on the beach, then later in the day we were sitting in the courtyard and noticed the whale watching boat. Out came the binoculars and we saw spume and then whales breaching. Now I have a telescope on a tripod and so should have an excellent view next time. Last night we also looked at the stars - awesome!!!! You and Dee could look up and see the same stars - we would have a connection - or are you in the northern hemisphere?
Lotsalove, think of you often. keep up the writing and keep taking care.
Love mum
Oh god - what are we doing! Blogging our travels with mums cheering on from either side. Hilarious. :-)
Always enjoy the comments though. Phnom Penh is an amazing place. Four days worth and we still dig the place. You start to realise there's a lot more going down here than you'd first think though.
Off to Siem Reap tomorrow to check out Angkor Wat, and what not.
