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Whilst travelling, I've often sat in awe of travellers that have changed their itineries in order to be lazy, see more, or be with new friends. I usually find it quite difficult to change the plans I've made in my head as the domino effect is too much for my brain. HOWEVER, my time in Cambodia and with the gang I've met in Siem Reap has changed that. What's a weeks' difference within a year of travelling? I'm still learning the ins and outs of maximising the joys of life on the road. Soooooooo, I've not quite spead off to Vietnam and have instead joined Hester on an extended few days in Cambodia.

Cambodia really is a hard place to leave...

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2005-12-24 18:58:04

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Whilst travelling, I've often sat in awe of travellers that have changed their itineries in order to be lazy, see more, or be with new friends. I usually find it quite difficult to change the plans I've made in my head as the domino effect is too much for my brain. HOWEVER, my time in Cambodia and with the gang I've met in Siem Reap has changed that. What's a weeks' difference within a year of travelling? I'm still learning the ins and outs of maximising the joys of life on the road. Soooooooo, I've not quite spead off to Vietnam and have instead joined Hester on an extended few days in Cambodia.

From Siem Reap we boarded a bus to Kopang Chum. It was a straight road that gave us a view of many rice fields, pigs sleeping at the side of the road and diving out of a few cows' paths. Lots of conversation and basically, a very pleasant bus journey. Even more enjoyable when a local decided to buy us lunch!!

Upon arriving in Kopang Chum, we boarded a couple of motos that drove in a few circles to make the distance seem further, then charged doube when we arrived

Kompong Chum
at the hotel. We managed to get a free ride arranged for the next day when they realized we weren't that stupid. Time for a little chill out and then we began the tour of the town. This isn't a huge tourist town, usually just a stop gap for travellers going north or south. The one 'attraction' written in the guide books is the 'Friendship Bridge' built by the Japanese in just 2002. Because of the expanse of the copper brown Mekong River, the bridge is a large sturdy feature that many use as transport and some just use as a social gathering. Hester and I brought a little entertainment to the passing crowds when we found an unusual angle to take photos with a memorial in the background.

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