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APAD 049: Strange and ancient

Posted by The Insider on Dec 6, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, Signs of Times, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

Saw this sign outside a shop selling what look like antique wooden furniture along Sothearos Boulevard.

“Strange” and “ancient” furniture are sold here, according to this sign.

I don’t know what a “strange” furniture is. Do you? I was curious to find out but forgot to ask because my husband and I were busy looking at chairs and work tables.

I doubt it if the stuff sold there are genuine antique pieces. They are poorly made. The work table (with drawers) I was eyeing for my craft table this morning looked great on the top portion. But underneath, upon closer inspection, I noticed that the drawers were poorly joined, some nails are exposed, and there were lots of scratches.

APAD 048: The kites are back.

Posted by The Insider on Dec 5, 2012 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 | 4 comments

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APAD 047: Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2012

Posted by The Insider on Dec 4, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cycle 2, Expat Life, festivals, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

Opening this weekend!

As early as this week, the photographs were already on display. These pictures below show the French Embassy along Monivong Boulevard, just before the Japanese Bridge.

Artist unknown. Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2012, French Embassy.

Artist unknown. Photo Phnom Penh Festival 2012, French Embassy.

Don’t forget, the Photo Phnom Penh Festival starts on the 8th of December. More details can be found here.

APAD 045: Deserted

Posted by The Insider on Nov 30, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World | 7 comments

This is the neighbourhood where I live. There was not a soul in sight as it was so darn hot and humid at the time I took this photo.

APAD 043: Mischief-makers

Posted by The Insider on Nov 28, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, sights, That's My World | 1 comment

Our wonderful companions, Max (back) and Joe (front). They love getting into mischiefs together.

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APAD 042: Colourful trinkets

Posted by The Insider on Nov 27, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, Cambodia life, Cycle 2, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

This is one of the reasons why I love visiting the Russian market, aka Psah Tuol Tumpong, these days:

These trinkets are lovely! Great as souvenirs to take back home or to give as presents this Christmas holiday.

They’re all so pretty and not to mention cheap. We only went to one shop and the moment we stepped inside, we were transported to a different world. My friend and and I felt like we were inside a candy store and everything there was what we wanted to bring home. We had a difficult time choosing amongst piles of vintage necklaces and bangles as well as earrings with semi-precious stones. We voved to go back next time and spend more time going through the displays.