We were moving 70 miles south along the coast to Kampot, a small town with not a lot going on.......but we're here for only one ane a half days. The usual pick up to the bus station did not arrive so the hotel called a tuk tuk for us.......the bus was due to leave in 5 mins. It took 15 mins to reach the bus station, we were the last to arrive. The road to Kampot was a bit bumpy, the driver still managed fairly high speeds weaving around the pot holes and broken tarmac, tooting the bikes and livestock that dared to get in his way.....and he still managed to answer his phone and have conversations. The journey took just under 2 hours
Tuk tuk to our hotel cost $2, took 2 mins, could have walked if we had known. AS our room was not ready we dumped our bags and agreed for the tuk tuk to take us on a countryside tour. We were soon off the main road and onto dirt tracks passing through many small villages.
Typical house.
Our first stop was a cave temple in the middle of rice and vegetable fields. As soon as you arrive the young children from the village surround the tuk tuk and you are asked to choose one to act as a guide........ although we had 4 others tagging along. The walk to the cave which houses the temple took about 20 mins, the children pointing out the various vegetables and flowers in very good english. As the cave entrance is reached by 203 steps and steps down into the cave, Janina stayed at the bottom.
A quick look at the old Kings Palace and on to the small fishing village of Kep for a seafood lunch. Watched the fishing boats bring in their catch of fish and crabs. Locals and tourists selected what they wanted and it was cooked while you waited........thank goodness we had already eaten.
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