sunrise at Sisowath Quay Phnom Penh
Elephant at Sisowath Quay
This old fella ambles all around town
baguettes to die for
Fishing at the village at lake entrance, Siem Reap
Lake entrance, Siem Reap
throwing the net
The river at Siem Reap
Siem Reap river village
Floating shops
Kids on the river
Temple over the lake, Siem Reap
Sundried snake fillet
Fried sundried snake fillet. delicious! $4 for this.
this fish was AWESOME! Local catfish, alive just minutes before.
white flesh, clean moist and tender.
River resident at Siem Reap
Angkor wat
Ta Phrom temple at Siem Reap
Ta Phrom - the tomb raider temple
From a chefs perspective - always tilting the head and giving a quizzical glance
Ta Phrom temple again
Siem reap has a heap of temples with a very unique ambience. Even after being 'templed out' in Thailand, these still have a lot to offer
You'll need a driver as it is a few km between temples.
Siem reap
Bayon temple, famous for the brooding faces both carved into, and constructing the wall
Monkeys at the exit of the Siem Reap temples are quite cheeky, and climb onto the car and approach you for food.
Typical Street in Phnom Penh. Note the colonial French architecture :-)
A very exotic elephant
National Museum of Arts near the river in Phnom Penh
Bells at the Museum
It was wet season. These are EVERYWHERE.
Lots of water plants and flowers wherever you go
This local artist is awesome. He does heaps of "happy monk" cartoon art, and you see it everywhere.
Sausage has brown??????????????
My bartender
A lake, full of fish and covered with edibles too. The tubers on these lilies get used, as do the roots and pods.
The local drop. Angkor Beer. Served with ice, the way beer should be! (?) Those who live in Asia or travel Asia will understand. The rest will shake their heads sadly.
The catfish from the rivers in Cambodia - just amazing! fried, in soups, in salads, poached, grilled - it's all good
This was a sour citrusy soup - not as spicy or salty as Thai soup - more of a sweet sour character.
These huts are on the houses and rice farms all along the road between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. They are made from the waste "rice-grass" after the rice harvest. Good for shelter, and the buffaloes eat the hut.
Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh
Cambodian Catfish salad in a local cafe on Sisowath Quay
The river snails, done with kaffir lime, lemongrass and chilli. They come served in a "nam jim" sauce of lime, chilli and fish sauce.
The Royal Hotel.This one overlooks all the action on the Quay, even the morning exercises at sunrise :-)
The veg vendor
If you love something, set it free...................... Or if you pay the vendor, he will also set a few birds free for you.
Grilled catfish
This is living. Not exactly my working environment..............
The beef pho near the FCC
Phnom Penh by night
Geckos running around everywhere, taking care of the insects and entertaining the passers by
This is amazing! The Amok fish at Kings Court Happy Pizza on Sisowath Quay. $4.50, this is large, juicy, succulent tranches of catfish on a bed of lemon leaves, with a delicious spiced coconut curry sauce. A national dish of Cambodia. This is the best I tried.
Rain in Phnom Penh. Even it wet season, it is only an hour or two a day - but heavy
More rain action in Phnom Penh
Sisowath Quay vendors
Fuk Bua - water lily pods. Pop them out and eat them. delicious, juicy.
finding a shady spot
Lots of monks in saffron robes make the city colourful.
On Sisowath Quay there are lots of open air cafes and restaurants, and the food is quite OK - both Asian and Western.
Fruit and veg
Street markets
all along the roads
Phnom Penh's colourful vehicles and streets
The grilled food is great
More fruit and veg on the city streets
The chicken shop - fully dressed.
The chicken shop - with the 'bad girls'
Bitter melon - great in soup, or stuffed with farce and poached
The fish shop. Note the surgical precision with which they are cut ;-)
Some modern places springing up, and lots of things to discover.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
Sisowath Quay - morning exercises at sunrise on the river as viewed from Royal hotel.
I LOVE the soursop juice and the winter melon juice
Streets of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
Watch your nuts! - Coconuts to drink and scrape out.
dried fish
Wood-barbequed catfish on the city streets
Fresh baguettes, golden, crisp and crusty on the outside and light & soft in the middle
Sunrise on the river from Royal hotel, Sisowath Quay Phnom Penh
More sunrise on the Quay, Phnom Penh
Sisowath Quay
The local petrol station. And even with this intensive infrastructure, it's STILL $1.45 a litre!
Temple in Phnom Penh outskirts
Phnom Penh back streets - complete with elephant
The Royal Palace at Phnom Penh, around the corner from the Royal, opposite the river
Busful of monks in Phnom Penh
The city is old and drab in parts, colourful and interesting in others. Mostly full of charm and interest.
Sugar cane for drinking and eating
