The other very exiting thing that happend before Doerti and Ines arrived was: meeting the parents! Oli's parents came to visit him for about 3 weeks and they travelled around a lot.
And then on the 30th of January in the evening, they finally arrived. Tired, in winter clothes, full of luggage. But very happy too. I couldn't believe it. They were there, here in Cambodia together with me! I was also so happy and in shock for a while as I just could not get it. We then went back to the Pavillion where we met the others for a drink and then we went to bed.
The next morning, we had breakfast together
After lunch
On the next day, we got a cyclo to see first Toul Sleng and then the Russian Market.
In the evening we were able to pick up our " Khmer Princess" Photos!
And then, we took the minivan up to Stung Treng. We arrived early in the morning, so that we had time, to visit the orphanage in Thalla Borivat. Caro who also lives and works here in Stung Treng showed us around.
Doerti did a birthday party for her 30th birthday and raised more then $300 for this orphanage. It was good for her to see it. Read more about it on: http://beebob-hilfe.de
In the afternoon, we visited the hospital and Doerti and Ines handed over the toys, they brought for the poor children there.
Then came the night. Both stayed in my house because they wanted to. I think for them it was the most horrible night. Doerti and me slept in my little bed together while Ines slept on the floor. I think the worst thing was the bathroom for them. But in the end they did it and can be proud of themselves. But no wonder that they agreed to move on the next day already to Kratie.
In the morning, I showed them first my RTC.
After a not so nice bus ride, we just about arrived for the spectacular Kratie sunset. With a little bit of luck, we also got a room in the "Balcony".
The next day, we went over by boat to the other side of the river where there is a desert like sandy beach, now that it's dry season.
In the evening we moved from the balcony to Abi's house. She kindly offered us accommodation for one night as the balcony didn't have any more rooms for us.
In the afternoon, we did a trip to the rapids of Kampi and the dolphins. Because of Chinese New Year, the place was packed. It was like a Volksfest.
We then choose the sunset to look at the dolphins. It was absolutely beautiful.
And then, we went to Siem Riep. I was surprised about myself how good my Khmei was when I was arguing with a Khmer guy at a bus stop in the middle of nowhere where we had been dropped by our minivan half way through the journey. Anyway, we got there in the end, but again not in the most comfortable position.
We stayed one night in Smileys, where we met up with Oli.
The next day, we checked in to the 'Terrasse des elephants' and went shopping!
We've been to the Temple Bar and seen the traditional Apsara dancing.
We've also participated in a cooking class which was very nice. The food we cooked was divine.
Ines made us get up in the dark to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat. It was at first very difficult to get up, but then like always, it was all worth it.
We had an amazing day at Angkor Wat and much more pictures where taken. I suppose for me it was also the last time to hang around there.
They were here and we had a fantastic time. I'd wish, they could come back next weekend!!!
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