I took a long weekend and went to Battambang, the second largest city in Cambodia. I've never been there before but it's the hometown of one of our drivers. Unfortunately I was unlucky on the drive over and got tremendous food poisoning from a place on the way where we stopped for lunch.
Normally when I get sick from food it's my own fault. For example, I specifically remember a time several years ago saying "I really shouldn't eat that tartar sauce, but it would go so well with this fish and chips." As you might expect mayonnaise is not the best option in a third world country. This time I was extremely careful with my order and tied to be very specific and picky about my order. Even with that I got to experience the closest thing the human body can do to turning inside out.
After a morning of rest I was able to take in some of the small temples in the area.
Normally when I get sick from food it's my own fault. For example, I specifically remember a time several years ago saying "I really shouldn't eat that tartar sauce, but it would go so well with this fish and chips." As you might expect mayonnaise is not the best option in a third world country. This time I was extremely careful with my order and tied to be very specific and picky about my order. Even with that I got to experience the closest thing the human body can do to turning inside out.
After a morning of rest I was able to take in some of the small temples in the area.
This is Ek Phnom. It has stood the test of time for about 1,000 years. Now local kids play around the massive stones while one or two tourists take pictures.
Battambang is a sleepy town compared to the bustle of Siem Reap. It was nice to see a slower pace with fewer tourists. I was also encouraged by the signs of economic progress like decent schools, new homes, good roads, and people who seem to be living fairly well.
From the top of my hotel you could see the tranquil nature of the town.
Next post: the Bamboo Train.
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