Monday, February 19, 2007

February 5th : Day 4 Phnom Penh

After breakfast, Paullie took us to a jewelry shop. It had nice collection of jemstones. Got a good bargain on a ruby bangle. Then off to the Russian Market. It had lots of small shops selling handicrafts and local silk embroideries. Got some silk purses and small ruby studded earings for my girls at home.

Paullie showed us a hotel which belonged to a Malaysian. Naga Hotel was the name. The hotel had a casino in it. I asked if we could go in and have a look. Paullie said of course we could. However..he told us we didn't have much time to indulge ourselves in a game. Huh?? Whatever was he thinking of!! I actually wanted to use the restroom..and in order not to make it so obvious..I'll just walk around in the casino and watch people gamble their money away.

After the toilet trip, we got into Paullie's van again and headed towards the bus terminal.

We boarded the 12.30pm bus to Siem Reap. Here we go again...another 5 hours before we get to Siem Reap.

Upon arriving at the bus depot in Siem Reap, I was greeted by a guy with the Salam. To my surprise he spoke in BM to me. He asked if I needed a ride to Siem Reap. I said yes and he told that he is a muslim living in Siem Reap. He spoke good BM as he comes to KL often to visit his daughter who studies in Kajang. Fheww...what a small world!!

Mr Sukkry drove us in his tuc-tuc to our hotel. That nite we were too tired to go out for dinner. We had instant noodles in our room ;-)

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