Hello from Cambodia! I have been having a great time, seeing the Angkor Wat ruins and enjoying Khmer cuisine.
It's funny, everything here is priced in US Dollars. And everything seems kind of expensive in dollars. At least among American tourists, I imagine that they'd sell more crap if it were priced in riels -- I know I'd probably not think as much about the conversion, but when it's in dollars, well, you know... "Why would I pay $4 for that?" when you'd pay 8000 riels for it in a heartbeat. And as my guide suggested, if everything were sold in riels, they could make a lot more money on money-changing fees and such like... I still bought a couple things and had a massage at the hotel.
But it's still an interesting place, and of course, the temple ruins really are amazing. What a treat to get to come see them. I'll have photos at some point, depending on how all the various internet connections work out.
For now, though, I believe I have a plane to catch. Maybe tonight I'll be able to figure out why I can't get into the blog, and even post some of the photos.
So my next round-the-world jaunt begins in a few short hours. And Good Ole Mr. Laptop is coming with, so don't get any ideas about hacking in and taking over the blog. I'll still be here... in absentia!
Nothing really has been going on the past few days, other than packing a couple suitcases. So that's that, and expect some interesting photos rather soon...