Wanderlust Cambodia

We just arrived in Sihanoukville today. This southern coastal town is very new and westernized. Probably the most American-like we've seen so far. I booked a deluxe bungalow at the Reef Resort and it's less than a 5 minute way to the beach. The hotel boast the most types of tequila available in Southeast Asia. We didn't get to try any because we were so excited that they have Crown Royal here.

We love Angkor beer! I need to find this stuff back home in the states. I was told that locals preferred cans but I think bottles is the way to go. Ah well, another thing that identify me as a tourist.

Our new favorite fruit is mangosteen. I can't really describe the taste but trust me it's good.

My all-time favorite Khmer dish is amok. I've eaten it almost everyday. It's a type of fish curry that's either steamed in a coconut shell or banana leaf. I'll probably come back home a few pounds heavier because of this.

Jose and I came down with a cold over the last several days. I had a sore throat and cough and Jose had a fever. Poor Jose was subjected to traditional Cambodian holistic medicine. It wasn't a pleasant experience but the very next day he said he felt a whole lot better.

The greatest jewel of Cambodia is Angkor Wat and all the ancient temple complexes surrounding it. I won't get into much detail about what Angkor Wat is because you can Wiki it for yourself and gain some knowledge along the way. Words cannot describe how awe-inspiring these ancient ruins can be. In person, they are mammoth and makes you wonder how the heck did the people from back then manage to do this. The ruins are almost 1000 years old and still standing. Time and war have done some damage over time but it still is magnificent to behold. We spent 3 days wandering through about 12 of the main temple complexes but there are lots more that we didn't get a chance to see because of time constraints and because our feet were killing us.

Feet tired? Sore? Why not try a relaxing foot message in a tub full of dead-skin eating fish? On one of the nights after bar hopping, we ran across an aquarium full of small fishes. After further inspection and "hello miss, you try?", I thought sure there couldn't really be any harm in it. Interestingly enough it tickles and sometimes you can feel the suction from the mouth of the fishes.