Cambodia!

After spending our last day in Saigon checking out Ho Chi Minh, we got up early the next day to catch a bus to Phnom Penh. It was a long day, and going through the border was stressful, but it survived. At the border there were women exchanging money. We ignored them at first, but after they insisted on telling us their rates, we thought it sounded pretty good. We were very careful watching them count it out, then we re-counted, and exchanged the old or worn bills for newer ones. When we got to Phnom Penh we realized we got a really good deal on our exchange. Yes!

On our bus ride to Cambodia, we had to board a ferry. This was the car in front of us!

In the 2 days we spent in Phnom Penh, we saw a guy pull a huge knife on another guy, a security guard club another guy down, got spat on (more later), and witnessed 2 motorbike accidents (more later). This city is fast-paced, dangerous, and fun! Although we were a little overwhelmed by everything that was constantly going on around us, we felt an air of happy-go-lucky that wasn't present in Vietnam. It was a relief.


Look at our bathroom!! Fancy!

We spent our first night eating dinner at a restaurant that specializes in traditional Cambodian fare. What did we eat? Some kind of meat thing. Dave didn't like his, but I thought mine was pretty good. After we went for a stroll through the park outside the Palace. Since it was Sunday, the place was swarming with families, couples, and singles all mingling together and relaxing. It was some great people-watching!

A vendor selling food.

Later that night we roamed the streets and saw some interesting street food.

We are really happy to be in Cambodia and out of Vietnam!