Kampung Cham
We had an awesome afternoon in Kampong Cham. We left early this morning from Siem Reap and got on a public bus (we’re doing a tour through Intrepid but since it’s the basic tour we use some public transport). Thea talked mom and dad into trying crickets at one of the rest stops!
We were pretty close when we ran into a protest right outside the city. Rice workers had shut down the road and were protesting for higher wages. Protests in Asia sure are different from the ones at home. They had brought in huge speakers and were having a dance party in the middle of the street. If Thea hadn't told us I would've thought it was a flash mob. There were a few police but they were just sitting at a shop watching.
We ended up walking to the other side and hopping in the back of a pick up and they dropped us off at our hotel. A tuk tuk went back to get our bags. We went on an amazing bike ride over to one of the islands. We got there over a long bamboo bridge. The bridge just opened today so there was a party on the beach. It washes away every year during rainy season so they have to rebuild it. The island was beautiful and we stopped at a house to try pomelo and Chinese apples. Dinner tonight was at the house of the tuk tuk river who picked up our luggage. It was fantastic, and they made a ton of veggie food.
We were pretty close when we ran into a protest right outside the city. Rice workers had shut down the road and were protesting for higher wages. Protests in Asia sure are different from the ones at home. They had brought in huge speakers and were having a dance party in the middle of the street. If Thea hadn't told us I would've thought it was a flash mob. There were a few police but they were just sitting at a shop watching. 
We ended up walking to the other side and hopping in the back of a pick up and they dropped us off at our hotel. A tuk tuk went back to get our bags. We went on an amazing bike ride over to one of the islands. We got there over a long bamboo bridge. The bridge just opened today so there was a party on the beach. It washes away every year during rainy season so they have to rebuild it. The island was beautiful and we stopped at a house to try pomelo and Chinese apples. Dinner tonight was at the house of the tuk tuk river who picked up our luggage. It was fantastic, and they made a ton of veggie food. 
Beautiful photos and great commentary! We hadn't been checking, thinking you wouldn't take the time to write….thanks a bunch! Love you all, take care, happy travels!
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