These past 2 weeks have been a real roller coaster ride. Visiting the neighboring countries has been an experience, not one that's only full of rosy days and charming moments. Nevertheless, it was all good.
From being totally awestruck at Angkor, food poisoning caused by an iced coffee to nauseated moments along bumpy roads.. Siem Reap gave me a visit never to forget.
Phnom Penh was a surprise. Nicely boxed city with phoneless phone booths, Tuol Seng left the biggest impact on my whole visit. A city advancing to the future, but still tied down by the present and past.
Cheaters' wonderland, Hanoi. Hanoians are born to cheat, it's so in their nature to be pleasant takes an extra mile. I believe they're not all bad, it's just the majority who due to poverty are willing to negotiate the heavenly kingdom (or nirvana for some) with present cash. The late papa Ho's last real estate was a rather unique encounter but the highlight of the trip was to be there in December with summer clothes. The cold was unbearable for me, but with decent recently purchased attire, I was able to eat 'pho' (Vietnamese noodles) by the road side without being turned into popsicle.
And of course, I'm now blogging from my beloved Bangkok, shopping heaven No. 2 in the world. (No idea where shopping heaven No. 1 is!)
Good times, great tastes. Holidaying's always the best.
