Kampot and Kep Weekend Getaways

Kampot and Kep are pretty standard weekend getaways for PP folks. They're close by, relaxing and have that ever elusive feature Phnom Penh is lacking: nature. The air smells so good once you get out of the city. Kep especially, since the rains have finally decided to emerge from hiding.

Some dear friends of Sam and I, Lars and Kinsey, joined me in Kampot for what was the start of their own SE Asian adventure. They were exceptional travel buddies; adventurous, friendly and flexible. We spent 3 nights in Kampot along the river. We ate at the market, took a couple sunset boat cruises down the river and explored the salt flats at the mouth of the Kampot River.

 Breakfast in the market. Photo courtesy of Lars and Kinsey because I did a really bad job of remembering to take photos on this trip. 

 The salt fields at the mouth of the Kampot River. 

 Captain Chim. Motor looks like a very high powered lawn mower. 

 Fisherman finishing up his day. 

Sunset on the river.  

A pensive Lars. 

More fishermen 

Sunset dive 

RELAXING.

A few weekends later, a fabulous group of friends and I went to Kep. More delicious seafood, fun crab market and a semi-gnarly hike through the jungle made for a lovely getaway. 

One of the many fine views from the hike

Canopy

 So many foreign plants and large, large insects

 View from our hotel

 Two girls reading together

 Seen at a bar called The Democrat.

 Bringing in the catch

 Negotiations

 Sticky rice fruit and waffles, which are strangely popular here

 Lounging with the goods

 Stilted house on the shore

Jia Ling and Tommy examine some jellyfish underneath a bar

Write more soon!