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From Blog: Sapa - All Good Things Must Come To An End....
Date: 12th December 2011
Great lead photo-- grabs attention
Love your expression with the spiders....not your favorite. Keep those blogs a coming.
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Great lead photo-- grabs attention
Love your expression with the spiders....not your favorite. Keep those blogs a coming.
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 1st December 2011
Loved your leading photo.
Makes you feel like you want to walk down and jump into the water. Follow the path to infinity. You've done a nice job describing the area, it gives the feel of things and enjoyed the horse drawn cart.
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Loved your leading photo.
Makes you feel like you want to walk down and jump into the water. Follow the path to infinity. You've done a nice job describing the area, it gives the feel of things and enjoyed the horse drawn cart.
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 28th November 2011
nice blogging reet! loved the pix!
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
nice blogging reet! loved the pix!
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 28th November 2011
Thanks again
Thanks again for letting us live through you. Can't wait for your next adventure
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Thanks again
Thanks again for letting us live through you. Can't wait for your next adventure
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 27th November 2011
thank you for the photos
I found your blog today and I like this blog very much! I am glad to know you two enjoyed the trip. Your smiles are gorgeous! next time if you come to bangkok please check your accommodation with us http://bangkokfinder.com/. Please call Steve in the office. Have a nice day! Well, just one thing... after a shower or showering vehicle, the road is wet and slippery so please be careful with your motorcycle. sometimes it is very dangerous.
From Blog: Lets Get This Party Started...
thank you for the photos
I found your blog today and I like this blog very much! I am glad to know you two enjoyed the trip. Your smiles are gorgeous! next time if you come to bangkok please check your accommodation with us http://bangkokfinder.com/. Please call Steve in the office. Have a nice day! Well, just one thing... after a shower or showering vehicle, the road is wet and slippery so please be careful with your motorcycle. sometimes it is very dangerous.
From Blog: Lets Get This Party Started...
Date: 27th November 2011
Billy
Billy, Cambodia is AMAZING.. make sure you head to Kampot and Kep... and stay tuned for more blogs over next week or so xx
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Billy
Billy, Cambodia is AMAZING.. make sure you head to Kampot and Kep... and stay tuned for more blogs over next week or so xx
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 26th November 2011
Kep
I wish i ate seafood...lol. The sunset photos look stunning & i would love to get my hands on one of those mansions...imagine renovating one. Beautiful photos as always..xox
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Kep
I wish i ate seafood...lol. The sunset photos look stunning & i would love to get my hands on one of those mansions...imagine renovating one. Beautiful photos as always..xox
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Awesome picture.
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Memories!
Now that pic brings back memories of Cambodia! It's the red dirt road that does it, along with the tuk tuk driver's checked shirt - do all tuk tuk drivers in Cambodia wear a checked shirt? every one we hired did! Hope you are ok and in the process of planning your next trip, what are your plans? x
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 25th November 2011
What a wonderful encaspulating blog Reet, and ana is right your photography here is great. Sorry to hear about your woes, keep the blogs coming though and look forward to hearing about your next adventures.
From Blog: What Do Leeches And Greedy Chinese Petroleum Companies Have In Common?!
What a wonderful encaspulating blog Reet, and ana is right your photography here is great. Sorry to hear about your woes, keep the blogs coming though and look forward to hearing about your next adventures.
From Blog: What Do Leeches And Greedy Chinese Petroleum Companies Have In Common?!
Date: 25th November 2011
Great story
Hey, Im planning on visiting Cambodia next year. Your story's make me want to go sooner!
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Great story
Hey, Im planning on visiting Cambodia next year. Your story's make me want to go sooner!
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 25th November 2011
Kampot pepper sooooo tasty!
I really enjoyed reading this one xx
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Kampot pepper sooooo tasty!
I really enjoyed reading this one xx
From Blog: Kampot Pepper, Kep Crabs , Luxury Spa's & The Rugby Grand Final!!
Date: 24th November 2011
Keep it comin'!
Heartbreak sucks but your blogs do not! :) AND the photography is great! I especially love photos with local people in them. Great job! You write well and are fun to read. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching....
From Blog: What Do Leeches And Greedy Chinese Petroleum Companies Have In Common?!
Keep it comin'!
Heartbreak sucks but your blogs do not! :) AND the photography is great! I especially love photos with local people in them. Great job! You write well and are fun to read. Keep up the good work. I'll be watching....
From Blog: What Do Leeches And Greedy Chinese Petroleum Companies Have In Common?!
Date: 21st November 2011
e mail me
hey reet I see you are of Facebook, can you e mail me those pics of us at the lady boy bar and us on the scooter ! I don't have any. And my e mail has a under score between my name , I can't see it on my typing panel ??? Stay in touch, I fly home today Monday 21st. Phill X
From Blog: Beautiful Sunsets, New Friends & One Really Bad Massage!
e mail me
hey reet I see you are of Facebook, can you e mail me those pics of us at the lady boy bar and us on the scooter ! I don't have any. And my e mail has a under score between my name , I can't see it on my typing panel ??? Stay in touch, I fly home today Monday 21st. Phill X
From Blog: Beautiful Sunsets, New Friends & One Really Bad Massage!
Date: 30th October 2011
PS!
I suggest you do a little research on police corruption in Cambodia and then you will see that they make a lot more money on the side than what their meagre wage may suggest! :-)
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
PS!
I suggest you do a little research on police corruption in Cambodia and then you will see that they make a lot more money on the side than what their meagre wage may suggest! :-)
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 30th October 2011
Joshua
Hi Josh, thanks for your comments. I am well aware of the problems faced in countries such as Cambodia. I have been guilty of dropping the odd 1000 reil to homeless people. My rule of thumb is generally the physically disabled. As we all know, there are no systems in place for these people to be supported by their government. I have also been guilty of slipping 1000 reil to a mother sleeping on the street with her children. Whether she is legitimate or not, I will never know, but I would rather give the money just in case (being a mother myself) I never buy from children anymore (after having done my research after my 2006 trip) and again, only buy from physically disabled sellers. Whether this is right or wrong who knows. Further, I have been guilty of buying a child on the street food and/or clothes and milk powder for their baby brother... I hope that, while its not alot of difference, it makes a difference THAT day... My friend slipped that lady $20 and while I don't necessarily support that decision, I understand, being her first trip to Cambodia how confronting and eyeopening it can be and the feelings you get overwhelmed by. I do my bit, supporting grassroots NGO's here in Cambodia having raised over $7000 in the past 18 months for two charities that I have researched and supported who are doing AMAZING work in Siem Reap and Battambang. I also sponsor a boy in Battambang through the same charity. Check out Cambodian Children's Trust in Battambang. A very worthwhile charity doing great work. Again, thankyou for your comments. I appreciate them. I apologise if my blog came across as me being ignorant to the real issues faced ( I forget that not just friends/family read these blogs.. and assume that people reading know my views .. similar to your own... and know how/why I do what I do).
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Joshua
Hi Josh, thanks for your comments. I am well aware of the problems faced in countries such as Cambodia. I have been guilty of dropping the odd 1000 reil to homeless people. My rule of thumb is generally the physically disabled. As we all know, there are no systems in place for these people to be supported by their government. I have also been guilty of slipping 1000 reil to a mother sleeping on the street with her children. Whether she is legitimate or not, I will never know, but I would rather give the money just in case (being a mother myself) I never buy from children anymore (after having done my research after my 2006 trip) and again, only buy from physically disabled sellers. Whether this is right or wrong who knows. Further, I have been guilty of buying a child on the street food and/or clothes and milk powder for their baby brother... I hope that, while its not alot of difference, it makes a difference THAT day... My friend slipped that lady $20 and while I don't necessarily support that decision, I understand, being her first trip to Cambodia how confronting and eyeopening it can be and the feelings you get overwhelmed by. I do my bit, supporting grassroots NGO's here in Cambodia having raised over $7000 in the past 18 months for two charities that I have researched and supported who are doing AMAZING work in Siem Reap and Battambang. I also sponsor a boy in Battambang through the same charity. Check out Cambodian Children's Trust in Battambang. A very worthwhile charity doing great work. Again, thankyou for your comments. I appreciate them. I apologise if my blog came across as me being ignorant to the real issues faced ( I forget that not just friends/family read these blogs.. and assume that people reading know my views .. similar to your own... and know how/why I do what I do).
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 29th October 2011
you may want to read up on "homeless" in cambodia
one of the worst things you can do is give street kids and "homeless" money. Many/most of them are rented by the Cambodian mofia (the ones in the lexus suv's) in small villages for pennys a day and driven by truck to the city. If you stay up until 2am to 3am near the river you will see dump trucks full of kids heading back to the countryside. If you have ever watched a child selling books, when he sells one there is usually a well dressed man on the corner who he will go to and give the money. Woman also rent babys and children for the day to improve begging income. All this does is make them beg more, and doesnt teach them a real work ethic. Now im not saying dont give them food from time to time... just dont be that great white angel that has come to save the day. Remember the familys that live in the dump collecting plastic and metal for recyling, make more money than most police officers. I saw one old lady that was begging in a touristy area and within 15 minutes she took in atleast 7-8 dollars from tourists... they usually make 20-30 dollars a day and live high on the hog. good luck with your travels and be sure to talk to some NGO's while you are there.
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
you may want to read up on "homeless" in cambodia
one of the worst things you can do is give street kids and "homeless" money. Many/most of them are rented by the Cambodian mofia (the ones in the lexus suv's) in small villages for pennys a day and driven by truck to the city. If you stay up until 2am to 3am near the river you will see dump trucks full of kids heading back to the countryside. If you have ever watched a child selling books, when he sells one there is usually a well dressed man on the corner who he will go to and give the money. Woman also rent babys and children for the day to improve begging income. All this does is make them beg more, and doesnt teach them a real work ethic. Now im not saying dont give them food from time to time... just dont be that great white angel that has come to save the day. Remember the familys that live in the dump collecting plastic and metal for recyling, make more money than most police officers. I saw one old lady that was begging in a touristy area and within 15 minutes she took in atleast 7-8 dollars from tourists... they usually make 20-30 dollars a day and live high on the hog. good luck with your travels and be sure to talk to some NGO's while you are there.
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 27th October 2011
You rock chick. those are some awsome adventures you have been on. keep on traveling and remember a rolling stone gathers no moss.
You rock chick. those are some awsome adventures you have been on. keep on traveling and remember a rolling stone gathers no moss.
Beautiful!
From Blog: Beautiful Sunsets, New Friends & One Really Bad Massage!
Date: 27th October 2011
Gorgeous
What's wrong Reety...ur blogs are getting tame...lol Do u miss him that much?? Normally we would be reading about drunken mishaps. It still sounds like ur having a wonderful time & as always, ur pics are beautiful. Lynn xox Stay safe
From Blog: Beautiful Sunsets, New Friends & One Really Bad Massage!
Gorgeous
What's wrong Reety...ur blogs are getting tame...lol Do u miss him that much?? Normally we would be reading about drunken mishaps. It still sounds like ur having a wonderful time & as always, ur pics are beautiful. Lynn xox Stay safe
From Blog: Beautiful Sunsets, New Friends & One Really Bad Massage!
Date: 25th October 2011
Hi Reet, loving the blogs, looking forward to more xxxx
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Hi Reet, loving the blogs, looking forward to more xxxx
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 25th October 2011
Love your blogs Reet!!
Hey Reet, Just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your blogs & seeing your holiday snaps. You clearly love Thailand (& SE Asia) as much as I do! You put a lot of effort into your blogs & I wanted you to know that myself, along with other travellers really appreciate it. Have a fantasic time & I look forward to following the rest of your journey! Cheers, Tavia
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Love your blogs Reet!!
Hey Reet, Just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your blogs & seeing your holiday snaps. You clearly love Thailand (& SE Asia) as much as I do! You put a lot of effort into your blogs & I wanted you to know that myself, along with other travellers really appreciate it. Have a fantasic time & I look forward to following the rest of your journey! Cheers, Tavia
From Blog: Tarantulas, Russian Markets & The Homeless... Welcome to Phnom Penh!
Date: 24th October 2011
From your Phuket Sail tours companions
Hi Marita and Ben....GREAT read!!! Such a fabulous day. Refreshed it all again in my mind for me. Mark, Elise, Sean and their crew made it even more spectacular with the information and stories they provide. As well as the care they take in making sure we are all ok and having a good time. My best friend Marion and I were in one of the canoes that you and Ben blocked from getting 'IN' to the cave!!! He was doing SO well....going around in circles!!! It was lovely to meet you both...even with Ben still a little green around the gills!!! Hope the rest of your trip is packed with much to see and experience. PS...Marita...how dark was that cave when we turned the torches off????? WOW!!!
From Blog: Captain Mark Does It Again!
From your Phuket Sail tours companions
Hi Marita and Ben....GREAT read!!! Such a fabulous day. Refreshed it all again in my mind for me. Mark, Elise, Sean and their crew made it even more spectacular with the information and stories they provide. As well as the care they take in making sure we are all ok and having a good time. My best friend Marion and I were in one of the canoes that you and Ben blocked from getting 'IN' to the cave!!! He was doing SO well....going around in circles!!! It was lovely to meet you both...even with Ben still a little green around the gills!!! Hope the rest of your trip is packed with much to see and experience. PS...Marita...how dark was that cave when we turned the torches off????? WOW!!!
From Blog: Captain Mark Does It Again!
Rat on the Road
Kris and Kate
Otres
We went to Sihanoukville last week and stayed at Otres. Much nicer than Serendipity. If you go to the other side of Otres there is an even nicer part. In case you are ever back there....
From Blog: Sihanoukville - Not Really Serendipity!