Our day started at 8:30am with everybody singing Happy Birthday to Mr Sam Campbell, (Sam turns 18 today!).
Our first stop was at the Royal Palace where we were welcomed by outstanding architecture and countless numbers of other tourists. The most unforgettable parts of our visit to the palace was Throne Hall [aka the gold temple thing] and the Silver Pagoda. In the “gold temple thing” we all had to take off our shoes as we entered into the building. The temple glittered with gold. The architecture inside was more French than the outside of the building which was very Cambodian, with grand chandeliers hanging down from the hand painted ceiling. The Silver Pagoda contained a statue of a golden Budda which comprised of 19 carat diamond on its chest alone, and everyone thought it was funny that the statue was only padlocked by a small lock, the kind that you’d lock your suitcase with.
Our tour guide, Lucky, told us if we were good enough we could go and have a cup of coffee with the King of Cambodia (who, apparently is single and good looking ... being 58!!). A few girls (aka Sassie and Maddi) actually believed this and were disappointed when Lucky told them he was actually joking.
After the palace, we walked over to the National Museum. It was filled with stone statues and beautiful gardens. Though, by this time everyone was quite exhausted from the humidity, so we went back to the hotel and had a bit of a rest. Then we went to the markets! The Central Markets were inside a large yellow dome right in the middle of the city. Once you walked in the glittering from all the jewellery just caught your eye. There was so much to choose from! Watches, glasses, clothes, shoes, iPods, you name it, they had it!
All that shopping for family and friends back home was quite exhausting (of course we’re buying gifts for you all), so once again we walked back to the hotel to rest. We may be Australian, and should be used to the heat, but we’re from the Highlands, so not really !)
Lily and Rheanna
P.S. we both miss our mums! :D
Hi Sam,
ReplyDeleteHope one of our birthday message's got through if not a big HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY from Mom,Dad,Tim,Grandma and Grandad xxxxx
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteAnother great day and another great post girls!Sass and Mads! coffee with the king? Had a giggle over that one!Happy 18th Sam,one youll never forget no doubt.Keep the stories coming, they bring a smile every morning.A big happy australia day to all!and a big howdy to all the staff that made this possible for our kids.