Sights

>Night shot

Posted by The Insider on Feb 9, 2009 in A Photo a Day, night shots, Phnom Penh, sights | 0 comments

US Embassy (Phnom Penh) Grounds at night
Taken last year
December, 2008

>Sunday Scenery 003: Phnom Oudong

Posted by The Insider on Feb 8, 2009 in A Photo a Day, ancient temples, rural, sights, Sunday Scenery | 4 comments

Years ago, we went on a day trip to Phnom Oudong, the ancient royal capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia . It is more than 40kilometers north of Phnom Penh, or a mere one-hour and half taxi ride. It was a pleasant day trip, the countryside scenery was very relaxing compared to the hustle and bustle of the capital. As we reach the town of Oudong, we left the highway and turned to a small road that leads up to the hill called Phnom Oudong, passing through a fantastic scenery of quaint villages, lush plantations and friendly faces. Minutes later, we were greeted by this:

How is this for a different kind of view?

Oudong was the capital of Cambodia from the early 17th century and several monarchs, including King Ang Duong and his son Norodom (the forefathers of the current King Norodom Sihamoni, respectively), were crowned there. In 1866 King Ang Duong was convinced by the French to move the capital to the more strategical location that is Phnom Penh.

>Typical work day in the commune

Posted by The Insider on Feb 6, 2009 in A Photo a Day, Kep, rural, sights, Skywatch Friday, Wordless Wednesday | 10 comments

Commune Hall
Pong Tuek Commune
Damnak Chang’eur District
Kep, Cambodia

Rain clouds forming on the horizon. A few minutes later, a heavy monsoon rain poured cooling the grazing animals and nourishing the dry land.

>Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh

Posted by The Insider on Feb 5, 2009 in Phnom Penh, sights | 3 comments

This is how the riverside looks like early Sunday morning. It was very quiet – a far cry from the usual hustle-bustle at the riverside during regular hours of the day. There were few people walking about and less vehicles plying the whole stretch of Sisowath Quay. I shot this from the FCC (Foreign Correspondent’s Club) restaurant while my husband and I were having breakfast there (food was a disappointment, price too expensive!). If not for the messy wires, the view would have been perfect.