Battambang

Trip Start Jan 16, 2008

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Trip End Jul 28, 2008

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Hotel Royal Battambang

Flag of Cambodia Battambang, Cambodia
Monday, March 10, 2008

Arrived in Battambang with the view to get the pictureque boat to Siem Reap. On first sight of the river this seemed quite an unlikely option. There were people walking, ankle deep straight up the middle.

Of course, it was still going ahead "yes, yes, yes, no problem sir!" A little bit a gentle questioning and the truth was revield; that in fact you drive (truck!) for a few hours out of Battambang jump on the "wooden boat" and get dropped off "just outside" Siem Reap. All this for a mere $15 each.

We sought advice and went with the $5 bus option. On booking the bus we were warned; "Yes, not a nice bus, not like a good bus, and also very bumby. I think is better to tell you that now, so you expect not too good." I'm so excited...but at least Angkor Wat awaits!

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mdhd on

From wet and windy Cheltenham
Updates very informative and desciptive. Enjoy the weather as it is stormy, wet and windy here. Lfu. MDHD x

helmachrystal on

Thanks it made my day.
So good to start the day with so many updated picture. Wondeful to hear and see you both on that superb video. Also chilling pictures from the prison cells. Take care and thanks again. Love you lots helma

mdhd on

Fantastic photographs
A lovely start to our windy and wet day to be able to view your travel log and excellent photographs - thanks. Interesting video - at least you have a room with air conditioning!! Enjoy your trip to Angkor Wat. Lol. MDHD x

styley on

I am really starting to dislike you two!
I am so upset as you seem to be having quite possibly the most exciting travels ever, whilst I feel trapped in a land of hormonal school girls with punches like Ali and glass jaws like paddy! Only today did I lift one girl from another to see blood all over the floor and was hit by the sudden realisation that an ambulance was most certainly a necessity.
Your video has been the highlight of my teaching career and the rest of my staff agree that we would all take the hit of the fan to be with you guys right now.
Stay safe, write loads and keep posting pretty pictures xx xx (two each as its been a while)