Well, things didn't quite go to plan when I awoke for my day trip on Sunday, vomiting and, well, you can imagine what else. Disappointedly, I cancelled my plans and alternated between bathroom trips and passing out on the bed. Eventually, I crashed out completely. When I woke up, I decided I wasn't prepared to spend the whole day in my room, so I got ready, took an Imodium and headed out for a walk. I ended up at the Independence Monument, originally built in 1958 by Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann to celebrate Cambodia's independence from French rule, but which now also serves to commemorate the end of Cambodia's war. After this, I wandered on towards the river, sweaty and drained, debating whether to visit the Royal Palace or not. When I eventually stumbled upon it, ... read more

So, as the new year approaches, I decided I'd make good of the second of my two weeks' annual vacation leave, and write my first blog entry. Plus, Barbara's been waiting so patiently. Well, today I took a trip up to Seoul for my visa interview with the Indian embassy. I'm not quite sure why I spent nearly two hours travelling (each way), only to spend about four minutes telling an uninterested man what he'd already read on my application form. Anyway, my application was approved, and I should receive my passport and visa in about a week's time. It's been a strange year. I've met some amazing people, but also been utterly baffled by some that are so bad at life, it's a wonder they can make it out of bed in the morning, let ... read more