Phnom Penh- week 1

One week into our trip and what can I say, a journey that is going to enlighten my senses and widen my views, values and beliefs.

This week we have being sightseeing, learning, drinking and laughing- what more can you ask for.

We have visited the Tuol Sleng genocide museum (an old school which fell to a barbaric regime) and the Killing Fields which was equally as shocking. Everywhere you look there are impressions in the earth which show the countless amounts of mass graves. A worthwhile but harrowing experience.

We have now navigated our way through Cambodia’s traffic. Step one: how to cross a road; walk into the traffic and they will stop for you (a totally strange and scary experience, but one of which is now becoming the norm).

Throughout our nights here we have joined with a great group of people and have shared many laughs.

Yesterday saw us visiting the Silver Pagoda and Royal Palace; a beautiful place. The impressive structures and designs where another worthwhile visit.

Finally we ended the night with a sunset river cruise (in which the sun sadly disappeared behind cloud) however, it was still truly great experience. This was made better with a good Indian and Rickshaw ride home for a much needed shower, after a very hot day!