It was an eye-opener. The streets of Phnom Penh were filled with many vehicles, motorcycles especially. It was very exciting to cross the streets as we do not have to wait for the vehicles to slow down or give way to us, but rather, just walk and they will automatically avoid us.
Kampot was slightly different, with narrow and extremely bumpy roads that seem to go on forever. We missed a turn and kind of got lost on the way to our ‘home’ for the next 2 weeks. Everyone was weary from the long journey from the city and most slept. We were relieved to see our house as we finally reached our destination after an extremely long ride.
Food in the city was good, especially the buffet lunch! Dinner in Kampot however, felt like dining in a night safari. There was this instance where the generators failed and there was a blackout and we all ate in the darkness. Bugs from everywhere scrambled towards our lights as we tried to see what we were eating.
Drawing water from a well was a very interesting and refreshing experience for most of us, having to draw water for almost everything, ranging from washing pots and pans, to bathing. The guys readily sacrificed themselves by bathing in the outdoors, in makeshift cubicles, while the girls had the luxury of bathing in the toilet in the house.
Everyone is all excited about tomorrow’s events! Before that, we’re all going to have a good night’s rest…
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