I'm not sure what to call it

Oh Cambodia, Oh Cambodia, Oh Cambodia hail to thee. You are so great, a big party all the time. Oh Cambodia. Are you going to make me crazy?

That said here's why. Firstly my vices; 30 cent packets of cigarettes, 50 cent beers, and 2 dollar bags of scwhag. There is an apparent law-less-ness that exists in all sectors of life, from driving to refuse to bribery. But it all appears to work on the surface so far to my eyes. It seems that anyone foreigner who is here for a bit of time is either working diligently or has become trapped here and turned insane and is on some sort of wild scheme. Must be the place???

I am now traveling with a friend that I graduated with. She is working for an NGO while I bum around and enjoy the sun on the beach. That is now where we are, Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Along their only coast. That has been a relief, some time from my own mind and quite a party really. She knows people is Phnomh Penh and Sihanoukville, mostly teachers of english and all ready to party.

Cambodia is really a trip I just don't know what to make of it yet. Its filthy and smelly and beautiful and friendly.

I can't tell yet but I think the pimp my scooter thing is a lot bigger in Thailand then Cambodia but its done none the less. Little bicycle type tires, loud exhausts and flsahy colors all the way. All about the status.

I've also realized that I HATE cricket. I had never witnessed it before Thailand and Cambodia. Its the worst game ever allowed on television, yet I'm addicted to watching at least a couple of pitches or whatever they call them and then thrashing around thinking how I have a repulsion for it and still am drawn to it.

In Thailand there is a 7/11 on every corner. Sometimes there are two on the same street not even a block a part. Even in smaller cities and the islands there is an insane amount of 7/11's There is a nice lack of such an establishment in Cambodia. Even though it is a nice place to get anything and a great way for a quick glance at any culture's habits or tastes the unbundance is good. More room for the local markets to work and maneuver, which is good, because if there is one thing that is lacking for the majority of individuals it is a good income.

Check out what my mate has written about Cambodia. It is quite concise and makes a lot of sense. It is the second blog from the top at this link. Also about her times teaching in Korea if interested. http://chattinguptheworld.blogspot.com/