Last April 11-14, I visited Sai, my cousin, who works in Cambodia. Given that I had two days to enjoy the place, we stretched the schedule so as not to miss the important sites and food in the country. Now, I am sitting in front of the laptop, experiencing vertigo which started its attack few days after I went back home. I lacked rest maybe. Well, lesson learned: I won't book a tight schedule on my next trip. Another thing: I'll make sure the first name on my ticket is similar with that on my passport so I won't place myself at the mercy of the airline staff who made a discussion whether they would allow me to fly or not! ;)
Stepping into Cambodian soil made me forget the trouble I experienced at NAIA. I arrived at almost 1:30 AM (flight delayed!); good thing that the transactions inside their airport were smooth. The climate was hot and the surrounding looked unfamiliar. There were old buildings, locals wearing simple attire, and photos of the royalties around public places. Though physically tired, my heart was filled with excitement regarding the places we would visit and the things we would do.
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| Good Morning, Cambodia! Photo was shot from the balcony of my cousin's place in Phnom Penh. |
STREETS OF CAMBODIA
We left the house at 8AM. Though we were quite stuck in traffic, I enjoyed the sights in the streets.
THE ROYAL PALACE
We headed to the Royal Palace on the first day. The site was huge and majestic!
FOOD
We visited a mall which features food from each province. I picked this noodle which is from Siem Reap. The second photo are fruits being sold in front of the Central Market.
While waiting for a shop to open, we walked along the street where it is located and stumbled upon this restaurant. It was filled with customers, aesthetically pleasing, and offers great food!
On my next post I'll feature our visit to the genocide center and our dining experience in a North-Korean themed restaurant. This one's filled with new discoveries and unforgettable memories.
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