Very quiet morning as Jo and Greg left for Bangkok on a 1pm flight, the day before us. We made plans to meet up in Bangkok two days later for a day. Had another lovely breakfast in the bar of the FCC overlooking the river on one side and the national museum on the other.

Greg and I wandered around to the Grand Palace to take some photos, but were waved away by security guards; from what we could gather an African diplomat or possiby head of state was due to meet the King in the Palace. Feeling rather unwelcome we scampered back to the hotel.

In the afternoon Ally (who still wasn’t feeling 100%) and I had a look round the, now reopened, palace. The fantastic buildings, topiary and a quiante little pavilion, given to Cambodia from Emporor Napoleon the 3rd which all combines to give a very Disney-like impression.

We had dinner at the Friends restaurant. Despite being told the previous evening that if we arrived before 6pm we would have no problem getting a table for two we had to wait for about half an hour. Once seated it was great experience, as at Sala Bai the staff were enthusiastic and a buzz to be around, the tapas (a chicken curry, pork wanton, garlic bread amongst others) and fruit drinks were all of the highest standard.

Packed for the flight and looked forward to Bangkok.`

Tags: Cambodia, FCC, Friends, Grand Palace, national museum, Phnom Penh
Posted in: SE Asia '09