We are still kicking around Phnom Penh – taking it very easy at the moment. We have ticked off most of the must do’s – royal palace & museum, Tuol Sleng S-21 genocide museum, killing fields, Russian & Central markets and numerous strolls along the riverfront.
Highlight so far was our trip this afternoon, we hired a motorbike and headed out to the Sunrise Children’s Village – an orphanage run by Geraldine Cox – a relatively well known expat aussie (their website is well worth a perusal if you have time) We had attended a fundraising dinner for the foundation in Brisbane earlier in the year so it was great to see first hand the facilities that they have set up, and to meet some of the kids. Chhay was an absolute hit because she could speak Khmer – she was swamped with kids at one stage and even managed to pick up a new sister in the process! The trip out was also fun – dodging Cambodian traffic and trying to keep us all in one piece (no helmets or insurance in Cambodia)!

We have one more day here before we head into Vietnam to amble through the Mekong Delta. Any ideas for presents for Chhay’s upcoming b’day warmly welcomed.

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