TRACIE ... Wow, where we are staying now is so beautiful. We're in Sihanouk Ville. We have had thoughts about flagging some other places and just staying here for a while, but we will probably drag ourselves away in a couple of days, and head north again. I dont think I have ever seen such white sand. There are almost no waves (no surfing here) and its even warm enough for me to want to swim! Several times a day in fact.
There are loads of hawkers on the beach; lots of them teenagers. They are pretty pushy but are still happy to have a chat. They come and just sit down, really close, and talk away. Great english, which I guess they learn partially from school and a lot from practising on tourists. We've told them so far we're not buying anything. They say, 'Maybe tomorrow?' and we say 'Do you want us to be honest? Then not tomorrow!' Cause if you say maybe, you know they will hunt you down tomorrow! The problem is that there are dozens of them selling the same thing. We will probably buy some bracelets or something, but when WE want to not just because they are being assertive!
There are also heaps of land mine survivors begging. We've started keeping a few $$'s handy and just give them to the beggars. At home Jono hassles me that I give to too many causes, but these people just break your heart. Interesting though, they still seem happier than many westerners I see. It's cliche, but it seems so true that money isnt the thing that makes people happy.
Had a lovely day today on an Island tour. The snorkell equipment left muct to be desired, but the island we stopped on was beautiful, as was the water wonderfully warm and the food really good. The company was great also; we met a cool couple from Aussi - Craig and Jaqueline. We spent much of the day with them which was nice. On the way home it poured torrentially, which didnt spoil it at all - perfect timing!
Thankfully the days are going nice and slowly still. We are only about day 20 or so..
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