Super report, and a great experience, I'm sure. Thanks for taking the time to write and post it.

So, about the SR-Battambang boat. We're thinking of doing that when we leave SR December 1 (we'l spend a couple of nights in Battambang). Would you do it again, or just take the bus? If we do decide to take the boat, is there someplace better (or worse) to sit--left, right, front, back?

wow... travels avec lcuy...

i need to fly to ny, could you suggest a 5 week routing?

Nice report Lucy and you must have a very good memory remembering all the details from last year!

aprillilacs, you might want to read about this boat trip at www.talesofasia.com

I love how Gordon describes this boat trip: Siem Reap/Battambang : Dodgy as dodgy can be, but outrageously scenic, it's the kind of thing you do once for the experience but if you need to do it again, you take a taxi. However, other than the scenery, don't expect anything by way of safety or reliability. The trip could take four hours, it could take fourteen hours. You might get stuck in the mud, you might even have to get out and help push it free. You might sink - this usually means everyone grabs their bags and stands in waste-deep water for a couple of hours until another boat comes along. Or you might get where you're going in a few hours without fuss. You never know. Take this boat for scenery and adventure, don't take it if you just want some transportation. One early morning departure per day. Prices fluctuate from $15-20.

Very inspiring lcuy! Especially the volunteering with PLF. Your visit to SR sounded rewarding and the fact that you are returning is encouraging to others who may be considering ways to help.

I know about all about that reaction to the police at the quays in Singapore.

Deja vu: "I swallowed my chewing gum." Same for me...caught in the act with spearmint on my breath.

Oh dear Lucy's got a hook in her cheek, implanted by 42 "awesome" knar kids. :)

See you very soon sister! :)

Awesome report lcuy! I think you arrived in SR the day we left. I could so clearly picture all the places, schools, and families you visited.
We had our own Battambang boat trip from hell (12 hours on the water) and I don't know if I'd go that way again. On the way back to SR, we took a taxi, and like your bus, got transferred to another mid-trip. No, it's never easy, but that's part of the adventure.
Like you, I am also "hooked" as Lori says, and am hoping to return next summer.

>>>Luckily, the co-pilot had come out from the cockpit during our flight and chatted with everyone in first class (He thanked us all for flying Continental! When was the last time that happened on a plane??)<<<

(Well, can assure you from personal experience, it occurs flying 'up front' with yes, the all-time cherished Singapore Airlines! Fine crews and friends; always a pleasure, flying SIA.)


Now, warm greetings Lucy, many thanks for the enjoyable read and thank you for visiting and supporting our sweet little city-state of Singapore! I just arrived in London for a few days of meetings, so your report brings back fine memories of SIN - looking forward to returning this Friday.

Keep up the good work and best evening wishes to all,

macintosh (robert)


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