Phnom Penh

While waiting for the bus to Siem Reap, in northeast Cambodia, we took in some sights and sounds of Phnom Penh. We were staying near the river, just a quick walk from the National Museum.

Monkey statues at the National Museum:

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Cambodian flag:

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Cambodian cat:

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The Royal Palace:

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Cambodian dog. There are a lot of small fluffy dogs like this in SE Asia.

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Another common sight: the bicycle tuk-tuk. I haven't taken one since I suspect walking would be about the same speed.

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Cambodian Buddhist monk with matching umbrella:

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Onward to Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor!