May 14
We got back to the capital city around midnight on the 13th and went directly to the Mekong Palace Hotel right on the river. The next morning Pete got up early to drop off his Passport at the Vietnamese Embassy. When he returned we met up with our friend Will from Seattle and walked to the National Palace and the Silver Bagoda. Unfortunately, all offices, museums and royal houses were closed for the Kings 57th birthday. Instead of going inside, we decided to walk around the grounds and made our way to the famous Russian Market. After a 45 minute walk in the intense heat (at least 100 degrees everyday) we reached a deserted market. Today seemed to be a fail in terms of doing things so we went to an AC café and relaxed until 4:30 when Pete’s Vietnam visa was ready.
At night we met up with one of Pete’s cousins good friend, Josh, who has been living in Phnom Penh for 7 years. It was great to catch up with him and to hear more about life in Phnom Penh from someone living here. We then made our way up to the top of the FCC building for drinks and to watch the fireworks for the Kings birthday. Josh gave us some good recommendations for places to go out that night, so we started with Nagaworld, the local casino where Pete mastered blackjack winning on all hands for himself, Steph who also won for herself and Will (who gave Pete $100 to play for him). After the casino and a few hundred dollars richer, we went to Plantoon for some drinks.
Phnom Penh Market
Pete and Will
Just an elephant walking down the street
during rush hour. No biggie.
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