Thursday 31 May 2012

That was Sihanoukville May 31st 2012


Technically I suppose, the journey home starts tomorrow, with a stop off in Bangkok along the way. The flight leaves Phnom Penh (nom pen) late afternoon, and hoping the bus driver stops somewhere near the airport for me! 16 days in Bangkok before the flight with Jet Airways back to London, changing planes in Mumbai.

So, that was Victory Hill, Sihanoukville. A place where most of its people battle against the vigors of having very little whilst at the same time have an attitude that suggests they have all they need. A community where school is for some and not for others, where kids can play in the street with a carefree attitude and a place where, for many visitors, its rustic charms are perhaps one of its attractions.

And Finally....Meet some of the folk that call this place home.

My Ipad creates interest among local kids

Nice Sculpture



The Baby with her Cousin

Dad and Baby and My Ipad

Mum(Su), Dad(Da) and Baby

The Baby at 2 years old

Baby with Cousin Lesing, 12
David (left), Harry (right), American expats
Gossiping

No School
Kids Play in the street 
Mum and Baby




























Nature, Nature Sihanoukville May 2012

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Magic, maybe










Cambodian Super Bug

Its getting away - Giant Grasshopper

Munch

Long Tail


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Butterfly Fingers

Common Myna

Little red spider



Tuesday 29 May 2012

Rainy Season - its official Sihanoukville May 29th 2012

Yesterday was pretty much a washout - rained until about 6pm by which time it was getting dark. lots of nocturnal wildlife around here, equally plenty of nocturnal bandits to match, so wandering around at night isn't particularly a good idea, by several accounts from the old timers anyway. But I'm not about to put that to the test anytime soon. Today, better weather with lots of nice warm sunshine, blue sky but clouds on the horizon. A wander down to the beach via the jungle track reveals more of Cambodia's natural history - a chameleon, more butterflies and some spiders, all taking advantage of some good weather before more rain, judging by those clouds on the horizon. According to the shack staff, this is now officially the rainy season as they baton down the hatches - tarpaulins actually, tied to bricks, trees, whatever's close at hand. Actually, it turned out to be just a brief, sharp shower giving way to blue skies once again.

A selection to today's photos..

Karma Chameleon

Face to Face






Little Red Spider

Ouch!


Two Tone



Rain

It's a downpour


Rainy Season - Official

Super Bug - What is it?