visitors from Germany

oh nein, Mittelgang und kleine Plastestuehle obwohl wir Fahrkarten haben...auf dem Weg von ST nach Kratie...

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.

Oli with his parents infront of the Pavillion

They even helped Oli and Alison cleaning the hospital beds in Thmar Pouk hospital for an Infection Control assessment. It was lovely meeting them. We had a day together before the girls arrived and we visited the Royal Palace and we went to Toul Sleng.

Oli, Phillida, David and myself eating lunch in "Friends"

I am very much looking forward to see them again in Summer.

also wie kommen wir noch mal nach Thailand?

on Monivong Boulevard in Phnom Penh

in the Royal Palace, cool shorts!

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

ein herrliches Fruehstueck im Pavillion

and then we went to see the Royal Palace.

Chum-Riep-Sur, wir sind die beiden bong-sreys!

and CHEESE!

After lunch

zum Mittag gab's Vietnamesische Nudelsuppe

we walked over to the National Museum.

beim National Museum in Phnom Penh

ja ja, der Jet-lag!

On the next day, we got a cyclo to see first Toul Sleng and then the Russian Market.

Doerti in her cyclo

Ines arrives at the Russian market in her cyclo

The Cambodian Anne Frank (younger a witness and older a writer)

a little refreshment please!

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.

fuer das Waisenhaus sammelt Doerti auf ihrer Geburtstagsparty Spenden

das Waisenhaus in Thalla Borivat

der brandneue Brunnen!

Caro von Beebob hat uns rumgefuehrt

Waesche waschplatz am Waisenhaus

Caro und Ines auf dem Weg zurueck von Thalla nach ST im selbstgebauten Tuk-Tuk

Mami hat mir leckere geschmolzene Yogorette geschickt!

A bunch of German and Austrian people have moved recently to Stung Treng and support the orphange. The project is called Beebob. Doerti and Ines thought of the orphans and brought a lot of toys and sweets for them. The kids were very greatful.

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.

after delivering the toys at the pediatric ward, Dr. Ingran was very happy about that, and even more happy were the children!

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.

auf dem Weg zu meinem Haus

eigentlich haette ich da auch noch raufgepasst

ein Snack und ein Chat mit Nari im RTC

Hebammenstudenten bereiten sich auf die Pruefung vor

Doerti und Ines auf dem Gelaende des RTC's in Stung Treng

auf dem Weg zur Busstation in Stung Treng

Busticket gekauft. Jetzt muss der Bus nur noch kommen.

auf den Bus nach Kratie haben wir nur 2 1/2 Stunden warten muessen

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 sunset in Kratie is all the hussle worth it

I don't take drugs!

unser kleines Nest in "the Balcony" - 3 in einem Bett

ein schoener Ausblick zum Fruehstueck

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.

einmal uebern Fluss rueber

Kuckuck!

uebers Wasser mit diesen jungen Bullen

auf der anderen Seite des Flusses, in der Trockenzeit eine Wuestenlandschaft

Doerti unter Palmen

baeuerliche Idylle

laufen oder radeln? Laufen, alle Fahrraeder sind schon vermietet.

wo ist der Deinhard?

how idyllic

waiting for the boat to bring us back

It was a particularly hot day.

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.

Rocky was born in my room in Stung Treng but lives now in Kratie with Abi.

look how big Rocky Lobster is!

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.

In Kratie, we stayed with lovely Abi

Kampi near Kratie - the retreat for Khmer people

Ines had also a little dip in the water

the rapids in Kampi - the clearest water I've seen so far

of course you have to dip in with your clothes on!

Chinese New Year celebrated in Kampi by Khmer people rather excessive

we met Hacki and the others there

We then choose the sunset to look at the dolphins. It was absolutely beautiful.

da ist wieder einer!

Sunset in Kratie over the Mekong - the red sun falling...

die Sonne ist fast untergegangen

wir haben ein paar Delphine ganz nah gesehen

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.

juckel, juckel - ein voller Bus von Skun nach Siem Riep - sehr unbequem

We stayed one night in Smileys, where we met up with Oli.

mein Dolphin Boy, the one and only!

In the evening, we went out for a drink and we hit the Karaoke place.

girls just wanna have fu-un...

ok, ich trink auch einen Gin&Tonic

my sweetylein

the happiness is visible in my face I think

im Karaokeschuppen in Siem Riep

The next day, we checked in to the 'Terrasse des elephants' and went shopping!

Doerti und Ines in Smilys mit Lucky

auf dem Markt in Siem Riep

und was fuer ein schicker Hut das ist!

ok, also, zwei gruene, drei blaue, vier gelbe und zwei rote T-shirts...

mondaen und tres chique unsere Doerti!

relaxen am Pool auf der Dachterrasse Terrasse des Elephants

Oh, sa-at!

along the river in Siem Riep, looking for some food!

So viele tausend Riel!!!

Ines Bwwwwwww-Spiel hat uns viel Spass gegeben

Doerti liest das Buch: Hurra - Endlich Nichtraucher!

our little hide-away balcony

We've been to the Temple Bar and seen the traditional Apsara dancing.

Apsara dancer in Temple bar

yes, for me it's the last time in the Temple bar too

Ines has her dress changed at the local tailor

this Chinese cat waved at me all the time!

waiting for the adjustments in a red robe

Kambotschanisches Fruehstueck mit westlichem Einfluss

soviel Reis, da kann man sich garnicht entscheiden!

We've also participated in a cooking class which was very nice. The food we cooked was divine.

Ready Steady Cook!

immer ordentlich stampfen!

eine kleine Kochfee

here are our fresh and fried spring rolls, mango salad, vegetable amok and chicken curry, all handmade!

this is how to make proper curry paste!

our green bean and pumpkin desert with sago

what you need for Cambodian cooking!

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.