Cambodia life

APAD 214: Punch it!

Posted by The Insider on Jan 20, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Expat Life, That's My World | 0 comments

These are some of my favourite things. Since returning to the working world, I didn’t get any chance to get some crafting done. I was hoping to make a slouchy beanie for me because of the chilly weather in Phnom Penh these days but still I haven’t touched my crochet stuff… and then I saw my paper punchers… sigh…

Haven’t had time for crafting these days…

APAD 213: Beyond the horizon

Posted by The Insider on Jan 14, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, transportation, What's On in Cambodia | 2 comments

Sunset over Banlung, Ratanakiri.

What goes beyond?

APAD 212: Curve ahead

Posted by The Insider on Jan 13, 2014 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, That's My World, transportation, travel, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

Photo taken last month (Dec 2013) as we approached the town of Banlung in Ratanakiri Province.

APAD 211: Golden hour

Posted by The Insider on Dec 31, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World, travel, What's On in Cambodia, work | 3 comments

I think I have just captured the golden hour one afternoon while sightseeing in Yeak Lom Lake in Ratanakiri province.

A magical moment in Yeak Lom Lake frozen in time.

I bet fairies and nymphs come out to frolic here when no one is around.

APAD 210: Oily

Posted by The Insider on Dec 30, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 1 comment

When I saw this pile of tasty shrimp fritters at the market, not only my salivary glands were activated but also something in my memory bank stirred. My aunt, may she rest in peace, makes the best fritters in the whole wide world. Shrimps mixed in shredded wintermelon or cassava, flour, eggs and seasoning and fried perfectly crispy. Yes, they’re oily but – the hey – dipped in vinegar with chilli, it’s finger-licking good!

Shrimp fritters, Khmer style. They are popular snack food in Phnom Penh.

The Khmer-version is mixed with flour and eggs only but still very tasty. I also love the salt-pepper-lime-combo dipping. They’re  best eaten while hot and only with fingers!
Now I am craving for some. I want to reach that pair of thong on the yellow plastic basket and get me some shrimp fritters.

APAD 209: Boeung Kansaeng

Posted by The Insider on Dec 24, 2013 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, travel, What's On in Cambodia, work | 1 comment

I had the privilege of watching the sun rise (and sunsets, too) over the horizon during my stay in Ratanakiri. I and a colleague got up early in the morning and have a front seat view of the lake and the sunrise.

Early morning view of Boeung Kansaeng (Lake Kansaeng).