Day Forty Two. Last Day in Phnom Penh

My last day has arrived and it is to be a busy one. We got up early and headed around the streets to the jewellery shop and bookstore, both of which were closed. Walked further on to the market for last souvenirs to take home. Found more scarves and got more tiger balms in decorated ceramic containers, which make great presents for friends. Heidi bought t-shirts and I pod speakers. Both nice and inexpensive. Returned to the hotel around eleven o'clock to wait for Socheata who worked with Heidi, who was taking us out for the afternoon. First, it was out for lunch. Local Khmer restaurant around the corner was our place of choice. The girls had a sweet sugar cane drink and I had my usual green tea. I had noodles and vegetables, Socheat had congee and Heidi had noodle soup. We got a tuk-tuk from our hotel out to Phnom Penh University where Socheata was studying Korean language and culture. We had a lovely walk around noticing how beautiful the buildings and grounds were. 

We climbed in a tuk-tuk and headed home. Fabulous to sit back end enjoy the sights that the city has to offer. You never get tired of looking around at all the different things. I will miss this city terribly. 

When I got home I finished packing and then went out for our last dinner. I could choose as it was my last one in Cambodia. I chose airconditioned comfort at the Deja Cafe having my favourite meal of prawns, mango, onions and red capsicum in Asian sweet sauce on a bed of rice. We sat and reminisced about our time in Cambodia. 

Back at the hotel we showered and went to bed for our early start tomorrow. 

Day Forty one.

Washing day so that my clothes will dry in time to pack in the suitcase. Reorganised the drawers for Heidi so she now has more space. Packed my suitcase as much as possible. We went out for tea to the local dumpling restaurant around the corner. Tried their vegetable dumplings and fried noodles with egg. Came home to sit on the rooftop and drink some cocktails that we bought at the Royal supermarket on the far corner. We had to buy a bottle opener so we could get into them as we did not have one. We sat up on the roof enjoying the sights and the cocktails. Finally went to bed and watched Lost in Space. 

Day Forty

Getting close to leaving time and heading back home. Time to sort through my clothes and things ready to pack. Spent the whole day in, organizing. Heidi came home very tired after work so we did not feel like going out to eat. I went downstairs to the supermarket for some goodies and on the way back went into the Teddybear Cafe for some takeaway. Ordered chips and fried rice with eggs. Ate in the room then watched a horror movie called The Haunting, which was excellent. An early night had to catch up on some sleep.