Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Cambodia...the last Asian country to explore on the tour

Our bus journey from HCMC to Phnom Penh (the Cambodian capital) was long &, thnakfully, uneventful. It is very hard to describe the border crossing throughout Asia, apart from to say that they are nothing like those in the Western world. Under-staffed, a distinct lack of security, & nobody tells...

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johnnoble on July 31, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: John's year off...

06.-23.07.09

7th of July I think I have my first drop of emotions and self-belief. Probably triggered by having a cold and feeling ill with it and because my proposal was turned down. Also the anticipated supervision visits in Kratie and Chhlong are not happening this month. That means going to the RTC...

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katja-horsch on July 23, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: 06.-23.07.09

29.06.-06.07.09

Hi guys! How are you? I am in my second month far away from you and familiar environment. So far I can say that it is great and I’m really enjoying myself. The language is still a problem though, I need to crack on and find a teacher or learn myself. I can go to the market and understand...

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katja-horsch on July 9, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: 29.06.-06.07.09

ST at the end of June

Wednesday My week started by going straight back into another Hospital to do supervision of preceptors. This time in my home hospital in Stung Treng together with Channa, his first time we were officially doing something outside the RTC. It felt ok, due to my previous experience in...

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katja-horsch on June 28, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: ST end of June

Ratana kiri and Kampong Thom

My visit to Ratana kiri and Kampong Thom 15. -21.06.2009 After I arrived in ST from PP on Sunday, my landlady came and brought me lunch. Khmei food. That made me really happy. Although we can’t understand each other, she makes me feel welcome. In the evening, we were saying farewell to...

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katja-horsch on June 22, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: Ratana kiri and Kampong Thom

meeting in PP

On Monday, I met Holly and Joelle at 7 am at the market and we had breakfast together, it’s called Ban som and it is like a sweet chilli dish with yummy soft thick noodles and something else I couldn’t identify so far. Holly is another volunteer, who works in Livelyhoods but was in PP for the...

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katja-horsch on June 14, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: being here my second month now

Phnom Penh and pyjama'd grown-ups

Following our departure from 4000 Islands we had the border crossing with Cambodia to negotiate involving the usual bribing of border police for ''entry/exit'' fees for stamps your passport.. Em and I both managed to avoid paying their fees following our pleads of poverty. We made our way...

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Michael Russell on June 9, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: Escape from Blighty

1.6.- 7.6. 09

Monday, 01 June 2009 Yesterday I’ve seen a real scorpio infront of Helens house. It was as big as my hand and black. We were just returning from the weekly “Banchow” place, which is next to Helens house. Banchow is a dish, it is a giant thin omlette filled with soja beans and some minced...

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katja-horsch on June 7, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: 1.6.- 7.6.09

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Kevin Naughton on June 1, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: Around-the-World 2009

ST 25.05.- 31.05.2009

Monday, 25 May 2009 I forgot to tell you about the glowing flies ( Gluehwuermchen in German). The first time ever I’ve seen some. It is completely dark and suddenly those little lights appear and fly around. Looked like fairies. Absolutely fascinating and it has something magical. There are...

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katja-horsch on May 31, 2009 from Phnom Penh, Cambodia

from the travel blog: ST 25.05.- 31.05.2009

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