This morning after breakfast we walked along the river to a really pretty temple, Wat Phnom. There was a huge clock outside and a giant cobra made from woven palms. We also walked to the palace which was closed in the morning due to the king's coronation holiday. We peered through the fence at the beautiful gardens and headed over to the park opposite. There were a number of police trailers parked up containing reels of razor wire. Not really sure why they were there, but they could be related to the recent protests.
We arrived at another temple just as a ceremony was beginning. One of the monks explained to Darryl what was happening and how each of the golden boxes present contained a set of orange monks robes.
The evening started with a great fireworks display, which must have been for the king. We ate some of the most delicious food so far at a riverside restaurant. We also bought a small friendship bracelet from an 8 year old Cambodian girl who approached our table. Her English was excellent and she assured us the money was going to pay for school. Who knows the truth, but this was a very articulate young lady, far more advanced in comparison to other children we have met. Very smart indeed!
We arrived at another temple just as a ceremony was beginning. One of the monks explained to Darryl what was happening and how each of the golden boxes present contained a set of orange monks robes.
The evening started with a great fireworks display, which must have been for the king. We ate some of the most delicious food so far at a riverside restaurant. We also bought a small friendship bracelet from an 8 year old Cambodian girl who approached our table. Her English was excellent and she assured us the money was going to pay for school. Who knows the truth, but this was a very articulate young lady, far more advanced in comparison to other children we have met. Very smart indeed!
