Trivia

This story was posted under the categories: Big Asia Trip, Cambodia, Cycling, Cycling South-East Asia, Food & Drinks

   We’ve uploaded a new batch of pictures, so it’s time for photo fun!

We told you there was a lot of dust.

but also a lot of sun!

And that is where the Thanaka (Burmese suncreme) comes in handy…

and to protect from the dust…

After the ride, you need to refill. They say the Burmese will eat anything. So will Greg The tastiest pigeon ever, found at Angkor Wat.

Eggs in Cambodia are a bit different… the duckling is already half grown inside the egg. Mmmm, meaty…  and actually not as bad you would expect with a pepper and lemon sauce.

A more convential dish is the baguette. Served with some sort of pork grub, pate and pickles.

For desert, some waffles will do. Not as good as my grandmother makes them, but pretty okay with some banana and condensed milk on top!

There’s always somebody making sugarcane juice or various other juices, which invariantly include a mix based on Durian, the smelly rotten egg fruit and a lot of sugar.

After all that food, you have got to go to the toilet. And in case you don’t know how to use it, there’s a very clear sign explaining it.

A young boy training in a very popular Cambodian activity, hanging in a hammock. Cambodiam life really is tough.

And just taking the opportunity to congratulate the people of Partners In Progress for their effort in bringing medical care to the Cambodians. Pretty nice boat they travel in too!