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Published: April 9th 2007
The Beach
Serendipity Beach We got a "share taxi" to Sihanoukeville , now the word "share" was the operative word. There was nine of us in that taxi , Four Cambodian adults, three children and us. To add to the party atmosphere the car reeked of Durians (a stinky SE asian fruit), fortunately we made the 2 hour journey in only 75 minutes through the drivers cunning use of the accelerator and horn. As we arrived in Sihanoukeville the poor car had had enough and broke down in cloud of steam and smoke. At least we made it.
Now you don't associate Cambodia with beautiful beaches but if you come down to Sihanoukeville that's what you get. White sand , clear waters, tropical offshore islands and brilliant beachside seafood BBQ's. It's a real surprise.
Stayed near Serendipity beach which was very nice , except for a big litter problem. I think people need to work out what bins are for before this place can rival many of the other beaches in SE Asia.
Time was spent almost exclusively taking it easy. Eating the local seafood (1 quid 50 for a mixed seafood BBQ) and chilling on the beach. We did a
The Islands
Excellent beaches on the islands near Sihanoukeville. trip to the islands which have evan better beaches but the snorkelling wasn't exactly good (probably beacause we had eaten all the fish) surprised we made it to the islands as the crew slept most of the way there (see photo).
The service on the beach is great if you want it, but you soon get sick of being offered fruit , massage , manicures , drinks , bracelets and anything else anybody can think of, all day, every day. The street kids here are especially cheeky and all speak a few languages, but you gotta like that really.
Having spent our four nights here we had to return to Thailand via a 14 hour journey including 4 river ferry crossings over a road that was very bad in parts (despite what they tell you) but all was well and we arrived in Bangkok ok. Next stop is Singapore for a few days.
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Dad
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Are you sure it was the Durain that was making the taxi stink? And not your armpits? Great pics again. Looking forward to you coming home. Enjoy your next stop in S. Africa, and don't come back fluent africaans speakers! love to you both. dad