Day 2, Oct 6- Cambodia, Kompong Som to Phnom Penh
It is another cloudy day so there is no point in staying in Kompong Som since we cant enjoy the beach. Before we head out, Ed and I take a short walk nearhouse. There isn't too much around... except a mama chicken crossing the road with her young, and a stray dog that looked a little threatening this actually looks like it is in ok condition...many home we drive past dont even seem to offer

Cambodia- The Central or New Market (Psah Thmei/ Phsar Thmey)
Oct 6, 2009 I believe that the local market, especially in less developed countries is always worth a visit whenever possible. I found that this one in Cambodia was similar to the ones i visited in Peru and Nicaragua. There were so many local sights, sounds, and smells that it deserved its own blog entry. (*Please be warned that the photos in the meat/ fish market are somewhat graphic) The

Day 1- Cambodia
We catch an 8:55am flight on DragonAir from Hong Kong to Phnom Penh, Cambodia Our cute little dimsum meal for our 2 hr flight You can get your visa upon arrival, it is a farely easy and painfree process. Just fill out a form and pay $20 USD. My sister & her boyfriend Dani (from Shanghai) AND my friend Mike and his friend Maud (from France) pick us up from the airport. We were supposed to go

HONG KONG- Lantau Island, Oct 4
Our last full day in Hong Kong, we decide to do some touristy stuff, and head to Lantau Island to see the Big Buddha, unfortunately we did not get to take advantage of the natural aspect of it, the beaches and the local villages. We went straight to see the Buddha. Lantau Island or Ragged Head- largest island, twice the size of Hong Kong Island, located at the mouth of the Pearl River. Originally

HONG KONG- Joei & Eric's Wedding, Oct 3
FOR MORE PHOTOS OF WEDDING: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=127493&id=503291711&l=54ceaf37afJoe and Eric's wedding is the reason for my Asia trip. The day started early around 8:30am for me to go to Excelsior Hotel to help Joei with some traditional Hong Kong wedding games. Mak was there even earlier. Almost all the photos posted here were taken by Mak. He is amazing for working with those