3rd Day in Siem Reap

Today, we will continue our trip to Ta Phrom and wat in small circuit including Angkor Wat.

My driver fetch us from the guesthouse at 6am. We went to a local shop to tried the beef noodle soup. I saw many locals dipped the 'Yau Char Kueh' in the beef soup. I took one from the plate in front of me and did the same thing. They match so well with each other... Yummy!

Beef noodle soup 5000 riels /bowl

Yau Char Kueh 500 riels each

In the afternoon, we went to a chinese restaurant to try the elephant fish. Unfortunately, it is not available. According to the waiter, it is very hard to get elephant fish during this time as the wet season just started. =(

Then we went to Lucky Mall. After trying the mango given by Mr. Jiang, we decided to get some fruits from the super market. Their local fruits are very cheap. We bought 2 packs of mango, a pack of passion fruit, a bottle of cambodian black tea (we brought it to Phnom Pehn and back to Malaysia-taste really good but cost us $1.60).

I told Hong Chai Yee said Angkor beer is very cheap. Finally we bought 1 can @ $0.60 but ended just trying the taste and leave it at the GH. Not that it is not nice, it is our own problems because both of us DONT drink beer...

After an hour resting at the GH, we departed to ACODO Orphanage. We brought some kaleidoscope and biscuits for the kids there. Here we met a volunteer from London. She invited us to visit them at night as they are having the Khmer Traditional Dancing @ 6.30pm - 9pm. I told her I could not make it this time because I have planned for the Beatocello Concert @ Jayavarman VII Hospital. Then I took a photo with the kids and time to say good bye...

That night, the story of Dr. Beat get donation from his concert and setting up the children hospital, etc touched my heart. Being a mother, I understand how the Cambodian mothers feel when their kids are sick and they dont have the money to bring them for doctor consultation. I tried to stop my tears from flowing out but I just can't help with it. It was so sad to know the life of most cambodians in reality.

As to my understanding through the video clips, the staff in the government take bribes. In order to go into the hospital for treatment, you must have $$ in your pocket to 'feed' them first. Sad to know about it. I really dont understand how do these people weigh the values of a life???

It rained heavily on our way back. Mr. Jiang mentioned about the Hazelnut shake at Moloppor Cafe on Day 1. I thought of going there to try their well known pizza as well because we have only eaten a loaf of french baguette @ the Savon Restaurant before going for the concert. I woulddefinitely recommend the pizza! The best pizza I ever tried.

We were chatting with Mr. Jiang about his life. He used to stayed in Phnom Penh and came to Siem Reap after divorced with his wife. He told us he might be starting a small noodle soup restaurant in the future. He also recommend us to try some food in Phnom Penh.