Cheers to the Best

Best of Cambodia

On the first meet of our tour, there was an evident gel

and "It's going to be special" - that I could tell.

One Swiss, two Kiwis, eleven Aussies in tow,

so began our adventure, we were all keen to go.

Along with our guide, affectionately called 'Bun'

never would we have experienced so much fun.

Spiders and red ants were available to try

and crispy crickets they loved to fry.

Mouthwatering seafood in Kampot was nice

and so was the bamboo, black bean sticky rice.

We shared in happy times, as well as the sad

counting our blessings for what we all had.

 Temples of celestial beauty and spirit

connected our hearts and souls as we knew it.

I missed karaoke, though dancing was fun,

Loved the 'two dollar' tuk tuks,

though we bartered for one (dollar).

Cocktails, wine, shooters and beers - 

we threw it all down when toasting cheers!

Bucky, you joker - so witty and sharp,

you kept me laughing, you're such a lark.

"Wandering Terry" in case you weren't told,

your photos are amazing and precious as gold.

Bun, you are a champion and deserve a 'High Five'

for keeping us entertained, safe and alive!

Crossing the road was a piece of cake -

you hold up your hand and they instantly brake.

Only in Cambodia, anything goes,
'Same, same but different'... as we all know.
Truly, my heart is overflowing with love.

I am blessed to have met you and thank 

the Gods above.

Julie Annette 

Serene Beauty

A land of diverse vegetation, so serene and lavish,
which makes for a pleasant and relaxing journey.

I can never take a bad photo of these striking
water lilies found throughout the country.

Our 25km group bike trip through the countryside
of Battambang with 'Soksabike' was the ultimate in
appreciating the picturesque landscape, meeting the
friendly locals and sampling their local produce.

Limes are so plentiful

My accommodation in Siem Reap -
Sonalong Boutique Village

Evergreen trees and opulent foliage naturally

provide a welcoming coolness and protection

from the sweltering sun's rays.

The balcony to my room in Natural Bungalows, Kampot

Waterfalls in Sihanoukville

Cambodian flowers - most pristine and perfect.

Beautiful lilies found in ponds throughout Siem Reap

Majestic ancient tree in Sambo Prei Kuk

 Cambodia's countryside fills me with a sense of
peace and profoundly soothes my heart and soul.