Border Crossing into Cambodia to Phnom Penh
Trip Start
Apr 01, 2007
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Trip End
Apr 10, 2007
Bavet (border to Vietnam), Cambodia
Sunday, April 1, 2007
After leaving a communist country with its national pride in the countries history, frantic mopeds and business savvy minds, Cambodia was a small shock in the difference of the people.
Cambodia, unlike Vietnam is a democratic nation which seems to shun the past, behave less frantically and still have business savvy yet service orientated individuals. Ok... I am sure to go into this more in later blogs, however to sum up in 30 words or less, the Cambodian people want to help you even if they won't make money off you (a vast difference to Vietnam). For example: asking directions from a TukTuk driver who you make obvious you won't use is met with helpful direction, unlike the Vietnamese who look for the next dollar.
Ok.... back to the blog...
The boarder crossing was easy and simple despite the rumors that other travelers have been ripped off. The others paid $20 USD whilst the Evisa cost me $25 USD. I would not recommend the Evisa process as it saves negligible time and costs $5 USD more.
Once over the boarder, you can see from the pictures that the buses are crammed full that the roofs are utilised. :)
Soz
