Monday, February 11, 2008

I'm still alive! That is more a miracle than hyperbole. Lately I've had about 13+9+6=28 hours on buses going around Cambodia. In total, we hit three dogs, I think. Also, I had a bit of a motorbike accident that skinned up my right arm and ankle, and left me with some respectable bruises.

I'm in Siem Reap, Cambodia, which is north, near the border with Laos, and also near the western border, that is Thailand. Last week I was near Laos and Vietnam. Today we are going around to see the ancient temples very near this city. I get to see Angkor Wat today. Also, we're going to see two other temples. One is the one with the trees growing over it. The other will be a surprise. Also, I would like to see the landmine museum here, but I'm told it's about 35km away. That's a bit of a tuk-tuk ride. And my stomach has been in better shape. I guess being on vacation in the third world will do that after a while. In China we call it la1 du4 zi. I took imodium this morning, and I'm packing Pepto tabs for the day.

I am in love with Siem Reap, by the way. This city has great restaurants and shops and is wonderful for pedestrian traffic. I'll get some pictures tonight when we go out for dinner. They have a Mexican Cafe!

I think that's all for now. Tomorrow it will be back to Phnom Penh, and then on Friday to Vietnam. Please keep playing "Where in the World is Mr. Nobody?".

Now where is that tuk-tuk driver?

T

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