Sihanoukville

I am now relaxing in the town of Sihanoukville, in the south west of Cambodia. A few days ago I left Koh Chang a little earlier than expected and made the arduous journey to Cambodia. My belly was feeling baaaad all day and I was nauseous so I hadn't had anything to eat by the time of my arrival at the Cambodian border. I was swamped with moto drivers and a little delirious but was rescued by a lovely English couple. We made our way by taxi into Koh Krang and found a guesthouse where we were well looked after, fed good food and offered comfortable rooms. The next morning, we journeyed by boat to Sihanoukville... Inside was quite comfortable but the aircon was fully charged and they had a tv up front playing a horror movie so lots of screaming was occuring through the speakers... painful. I ended up on top of the boat looking out over the sea, a very relaxing trip. I am happy to report that I didn't fall in and didn't get sunburned either (yes ma, I am wearing hat, long sleeved shirst and sunscreen just about everyday). At the pier there were no taxis and tuk tuk was going to be very expensive so I took my first moto ride... at first I was unable to see how I could possibly carry my big pack, day pack and guitar but they just hoisted the big one up front and I strapped the guitar to my back and pack on front. It was so fun! Especially riding through the sudden herd of cows that appeared on the road.

Yesterday I took a day trip out to some islands in a little boat. Relaxed on the beach and chatted with some aussies about their travel stories (they were happy to recommend places in India to visit and to warn me off some too). I saw some coral and fishies off one of the islands and some really cool looking spiky black anenomes.

Has been great to sit in one spot for a few more days. Have been playing my guitar lots and have started writing again. Looking out over the water is creatively inspiring. Am thinking about finding recording studios in Bangkok and sussing out prices...

Am surprised to find myself wanting to work today, I'm not sure how long this capricorn can live the holiday life... am trying to tap into the sagittarian moon instead.

PS. Confucious say:

When rooster live at guesthouse, use ear plug!

PPS. The cow in the image came to join us for lunch on the island, enjoying some fresh pineapple.