Cambodia, Day 1, January 27, 2014
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The last
morning wake up in Saigon was our earliest yet. We checked out and departed at
7:00 and boarded a small boat. We visited a fish farm while our guide and
driver loaded our luggage into the hold of a speedboat. We watched the farmers
feed the large fish through an open hatch. Then we boarded the speedboat and
headed up the river toward Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At this point we said
"Goodbye" to Harry, our Vietnamese guide. 
The first
stop was at a dock to check out of Vietnam. Just a short way up the river we
disembarked again, to check into Cambodia. Then there was a long ride up the
river to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. It was a very smooth ride and we
had our choice of sitting inside the cabin in airplane style seats or outside
in the back where it was very windy but pleasant. I chose inside, reasoning
that my cold didn't need more wind. Paul enjoyed the deck.
It was close
to 1:00 when we finally landed. We all made sure we saw our luggage before we
boarded the bus and headed for lunch. Here we met our new local guide, Adam.
After a delicious lunch, we stopped to visit and walk around the Royal Palace.
It is magnificent and according to the flags, the king was in residence.
We were
again in the land of heat and humidity. Hence, a shower was in order before
meeting the group in the lobby for fresh fruit drinks and dinner.
That's it for now. Grace and Paul
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