We haven't visited any touristy place yet because we've been busy settling down in our new place. The weekend was spent arranging furnitures, buying some essential things for our place and buying groceries.
We have noticed that having a car is not really a necessity here. Although they don't have an organized public transportation system, they do have tuk-tuk and motos everywhere. But we still decided to get a car. The convenience of having a car outweighs the cost of having one. Plus we do believe it would be cheaper in the long run because we plan to stay here for longer than two years.
Since hubby and I don't drive, we decided to rent a car with a driver for the time being. Hopefully after two months of driving lessons, both of us would be confident enough to drive our own. Hehehe.
The car and the driver arrived this morning. He dropped hubby to office first. When he came back, I decided to go around the city. I needed to have a Phnom Penh picture anyway to replace the Petronas Towers header. So on a limited time, we went to these places.
Independence Monument - one of the famous landmark.
The park beside the Independence Monument.
We passed by this post office on the way to the Russian Market.
Russian Market. That's our kind driver on the side.
Inside the Russian Market. It's one of their shopping places. I think everything can be found here -DVD/CD/VCD, souvenirs, clothes, silks, accessories, food, etc.
I wanted to buy one because I love bangles. But I stopped myself.....for now. LOL! I will definitely come back and get one of these.
I bought one of this. It's actually like the Filipino version of suman. But with a banana in the middle.
And I also couldn't resist buying this roasted/barbequed banana. I grew up eating this during recess time!Tomorrow, EJ is starting summer classes. Hopefully, I'd have more time to explore this lovely city.
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I'd like to explore that place someday. I'm thinking of making a stop over before I fly to Manila this December. I'm considering Thailand and Singapore, now I'll include that.
kalaway sab iton BBQ na saging!!! amoy bitaw jaon ganing did-on sa P.P. kay an ila pagkaon is similar sa ato gajud!
Enjoy mader!
did they serve the banana-cue with a brushing of Star margarine & a sprinkling of sugar? :D
you will enjoy russian market as you go along at kpag nadiscover mo na sya...*smile*
with regards to driving in pp, all the best...mas matindi pa sa pinas ang traffic kpag rush hours at walang masyadong traffic rules..you'll see it. basta doble ingat if you will be driving around...
@witsandnuts - let me know if PP is included in your itinerary. then we can EB =)
@ Bonangskie - thanks neng! hehehe korek kaw gajud.
@ Mimi - hahaha! i know what you mean. but no, they did not slather it with margarine.
@ cheerful - i've experienced their "rush hour" today. it wasn't that bad =) but you're right about the no traffic rules. i think i'd have to rethink about driving here in PP =)
yup, better be really careful kayo dyan lage. Makalawajay balitaw ton saging gajud, hehehe' apike sa Independence monument an tagstayhan nam ni Vonash ugsa pirme nam kalabjan ini sija.
@ edregin - diin man baja kamo stay? =)
forgot to tell you pala...there's Filipino store dyan named FILMART, its near Sorya Mall. tapos there's one small Filipino bakery/resto called Helen's Bakery infront of Malis Restaurant, ang owner ay taga-davao...:)
@ cheerful - yeah, i've heard about Filmart store. i even saw it yesterday, it's near hubby's office. will stop by one of these days. thank you!!! =)
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