I am now in Battambang. I have noticed some pretty big differences
from Siem Reap. On the first day I arrived I noticed how much more
layed back it was. Yesterday, I got a ride to one of the nearby
temples. The temple resembles those that I saw in Angkor but to a much
smaller scale. It is said that this temple is supposedly older (about 100 years) then Angkor Wat. The center of Battambang itself has a market where all the action happens. But once night falls, the city dies except for a few street stands.
For all the CrossFitters:
Yesterday, I met a local Cambodian who invited me to workout at a
local gym. For the pure experience I said "Why not?". I got a couple
of pictures of the inside. All I really wanted was a pull up bar
Olympic barbell to get a decent workout. Instead I was greeted by a room absolutely packed with equipment (Picture 2). Of course I was stuck doing
bicep curls (Boring!). Also, if you check out one of the pictures carefully, you'll see a Cambodian girl on those archaic fat shaking machines (Picture 1). I couldn't believe my eyes. I felt walking up to one of the girls and saying "So you know those things don't actually work?". You
have maybe six machines with these women having their asses shaken repeatedly. It was like a room full of Shakira's. Needless to say I had to pinch myself a couple of times to stop from cracking up.
One thing I can't complain about is the food. Right near the market is
a great little place that serves up some local food. Here is what you
get for 1$ CDN, Some chicken, rice, soup and a small salad garnish.
Can't beat that...yum yum yum!
Today I am on my way back to Bangkok to meet Dominique and then it's off to those famous Thai islands. I can't wait to see what's in store...
Until next time Montreal & World,
-Jonathan
from Siem Reap. On the first day I arrived I noticed how much more
layed back it was. Yesterday, I got a ride to one of the nearbytemples. The temple resembles those that I saw in Angkor but to a much
smaller scale. It is said that this temple is supposedly older (about 100 years) then Angkor Wat. The center of Battambang itself has a market where all the action happens. But once night falls, the city dies except for a few street stands.
For all the CrossFitters:
Yesterday, I met a local Cambodian who invited me to workout at a
local gym. For the pure experience I said "Why not?". I got a coupleof pictures of the inside. All I really wanted was a pull up bar
Olympic barbell to get a decent workout. Instead I was greeted by a room absolutely packed with equipment (Picture 2). Of course I was stuck doing
bicep curls (Boring!). Also, if you check out one of the pictures carefully, you'll see a Cambodian girl on those archaic fat shaking machines (Picture 1). I couldn't believe my eyes. I felt walking up to one of the girls and saying "So you know those things don't actually work?". You
have maybe six machines with these women having their asses shaken repeatedly. It was like a room full of Shakira's. Needless to say I had to pinch myself a couple of times to stop from cracking up.
One thing I can't complain about is the food. Right near the market isa great little place that serves up some local food. Here is what you
get for 1$ CDN, Some chicken, rice, soup and a small salad garnish.
Can't beat that...yum yum yum!
Today I am on my way back to Bangkok to meet Dominique and then it's off to those famous Thai islands. I can't wait to see what's in store...
Until next time Montreal & World,
-Jonathan
Posts
7 comments:
That food looks yummy!
indeed it was pat...indeed it was..
Glad you could get a workout in.. I'm sure you've missed them. Crossfit misses you too but I miss you more...
Miss you too sis,
see you soon...
Thanks for taking the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love learning more on this topic.
Cairns Backpackers
I went on a trip to the Killing Caves from Battambang - pretty grim, but not on the same scale as the Killing Fields.
I would also recommend to others geting the boat across the Tonle Sap to Siem Reap - you get to see the floating villages as part of the journey, saving yourself a few dollars along the way!
Going backpacking can be a whole lot of fun. But in order for you to get the most out of your backpacking adventure, you need the right equipment!
backpacking advise
Post a Comment