Skywatch Friday: Wishing for clear skies

Wishing for clear skies? Me too! This week’s Skywatch Friday entry takes you to the Chroy Changvar Bridge, also known as the Japanese Bridge, overlooking the Mekong River.

While today’s forecast is filled with clouds and rain and thunderstorm threats, this photo taken last week captures a moment of serenity (before the morning rush hour commences) with a vibrant blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. The reflections dancing on the water add to the tranquility of the scene. It’s hard to imagine this is the skyline now compared to when I first set foot in Cambodia, where only the Royal Palace and other temples’ spires and trees dominated the landscape. The transformation has been rapid and quite remarkable! 

Skywatch Friday: Phnom Penh Downpour

Last Wednesday, Phnom Penh put on quite the show (or, should I say, downpour?)!

As you can see from the photo, the sky has gone full-monsoon mode. Those dark clouds definitely lived up to the rainy season reputation. To give you a better sense of the atmosphere, I’ve also included a short video clip below. Take a peek and you’ll see streets drenched in rain, and vehicles zipping by.

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