Moto madness

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We are doing fine here in Sihanoukville the beach capital of Cambodia. The sand is nice and there is plenty of crowd free beach and tons of food options. Our first full day at the beach we over did it and Jasmine got sun burnt. The hawkers can get annoying but if you want for anything as you lounge on the sand it can be delivered to you (prawns, squid, fruit, jewelry, sunglasses, charity cases, spring rolls, souvineers, massage and the list goes on), for excape our hotel has a quiet pool. The place has a slight feel of being spoiled already by tourism compared to most of the rest of Cambodia but the potential for growth here is huge. I was out doing some arrands last Thursday by moto (motorcyle with driver) and he made a bad move and we were side swiped by another moto. My left foot took quite a hit and is bruised and swollen but thankfully no skin or bones broken. The accident actually threw me aside and I landed on my feet. I didnt want to look down at my foot for fear it would have some motorcycle part sticking through it. So this happened the day before we went diving and it was looking like Trudy was going to have to dive with the boys and I would snorkel with Jas but in the end I popped Tylenol and wore a fin one size larger on my left foot. We just got back from a two day one night boat dive. It was fun and we saw lots of fish. Its Chinese newyear so lots of fireworks here tonight, cya.

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Photos

Sunset from the dive boat
Jasmine took this picture

Beach sunset
Jas and Cam sand sculpting as the sun sets.

Cam playing pool
Pool tables are commonplace here in Cambodia

GQ Cambodia Beach
Finally did a decent Cambodia GQ for Jeremy

BBQ squid
Ethan waiting for his BBQ'd squid

The beach
Lots of room for more tourists

Going diving
Getting geared up to dive

Top level of the boat
This is were we slept, well sort of slept.

Comments

[nathan]

hey cam!
HEY! how are you ? Hope youre having fun. Good thing your dad landed on his Feet! Cant wait to see you. bye from nay.

[Melinda]

miss you guys
I have been enjoying reading and looking at pictures of you guys. What an adventure you are all having. THe snake wine with the rat in it is a good story! But this moto madness blows that away! Evan is like a cat landing on his feet, way to go! He is using up some of his 9 lives though! (ha) I cant wait to see you guys. Call me when you land and we can meet for greasy bacon. Miss you TJEEC.

[ken hiebert]

cambodian trains
Is the train still running from Sihanoukville to Kampot? That ride is a trip back in time!

[Jessica]

Hi guys
Hey I am really enjoying reading about all your neat adventures and looking at the interesting pics. I hope you guys are having a blast. Oh and just to let you know I am having a girl. Keep on having fun and uncle try to be careful. Let Jasmine know that we wish her a happy late birthday. Bye Love Jessica Nolan and Charlie.

[Beth]

Hey jazzy
hey jazzy happy birhtday hope you guys are having fun

[Candace]

Looks like your having fun!!
Wow it's awesome that we can read and see pic.s of your trip. It' looks like your all having so much fun. I wanted to send best birthday wishes to Jazzy, hope you had a good one. We all miss you and can't wait until you return. When you do there will be one more added to the Chapman family. A little boy!!! Yay. Can't wait till your next blog. Lots of Love Candace, Jessica and Nolan!!!!

[ETEJC]

Trains
Hi Ken, yes it runs but it no longer takes passengers. The boys and I were going to ride from Battambang to Persat on the Phnom Phen bound train for fun but decided not to.