Today we travelled to Sihanoukville down on the south west coast of Cambodia. The journey was ok and took about 4 hours. We used Mekong express buses again, which run a good service and after road travel in India we feel very safe!
On arrival at the bus station we got mobbed by tuk tuk drivers who tried to charge us $6 to get to our hotel. Fortunately we were well read and had seen something in the lonely planet about scams. After threatening to walk onto the road where we knew we'd get a much cheaper ride they caved in and said it would only cost $2 - the price we'd first stated! We checked into our hotel which is really good, with a pool. All for $18 plus breakfast. Went to explore a couple of the beaches close by and got harassed by lots of hawkers trying to sell all sorts. Fortunately both hardened by India it didn't put us off a beer looking out to sea!
Back at the hotel this afternoon and relaxed by the pool, planning to explore more tomorrow.
Lots of love
Rach & Mark. xxx
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Check you two out!! Your hardened to the annoying locals already, and know the best ways to beat them – play them at their own game!!
ReplyDeleteGot to love the tuk tuk, what a great mode of transport! Cheap, relaxing and fun – what more could you want!
Sounds like your getting some good accommodation out there- get a lot for your money!
Where are you guys off to next then? I can’t remember what flag came next on the cake (which was incredible by the way)
Missing you both lots- hope you liked the comments on facey – hehe!!
Lots of love
xxxx
beer, beer, beer - where did you get that habit!
ReplyDeleteFriday night here - guess what I fancy - beer, beer, beer! Can't match the looking out to see....but we are going up the road for a curry!
Enjoy the fancy hotel - I thought you were supposed to be slumming it! Love you x
Sounds like your having a great time, good to hear you've got some good tactics for dispersing the crowds if scheming tuk tuk drivers and children! Enjoy your lazy few days! xx
ReplyDeleteOoooohh, I'm a bit behind as is now Sat night and have just got in from a hen night!!! Hope the pool was good and you made the most of it!!!Am off for sleepies............love you xxxx
ReplyDeleteGood to catch up with your travels - sounds fantastic. More pictures please!!! We missed you at the Purple Party which was a great evening.
ReplyDeleteLove to you both x