… fumbling about and around the Kingdom. Never felt so happy and so lost at the same time.
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.
More sky photos at Skywatch Friday blog.
This week, In My Corner of the World, I’m taking you to the bustling streets of Phnom Penh. Here, traffic travels by foot, car, tuk-tuk, and of course, the ever-present moto (motorbike). They’re a cheap and convenient way to get around, especially when navigating busy streets or short distances.
But a moto in Phnom Penh isn’t just for one or two people. It’s a family affair!
This photo captures this perfectly. A whole family piles onto a single moto: dad at the helm, mum holding on tight with a baby on her lap, and two children nestled between them. And that’s not all! Perched precariously on mum’s lap, with the baby, is the family pup joining in for the ride! It’s a scene that would likely raise eyebrows in many parts of the world, but here in Cambodia, it’s a common sight. Motos are seen as a family vehicle, and it’s not usual to see parents ferrying their children around town, all squeezed onto one moto.
Of course, safety is a concern, (wearing helmets is a requirement) and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend trying to fit this many people – and pets – on a moto yourself! But it’s a photo that captures the unique character of Phnom Penh and glimpse into the everyday life of Cambodians. It shows the resourcefulness and adaptability of Cambodian people, and the way they find ways to make things work, even when space is limited.
So, how many can ride a moto? In Phnom Penh, the answer seems to be: as many as can fit comfortably (and maybe a furry friend)!
Sunsets like this make it really hard to leave the beach. Just look at those colours at Occheuteal Beach – with the golden rays from the setting sun that are starting to spread across the sky. I took this photo with a couple of photo-bombers who seem to be enjoying the view as much as I am. Sunsets in Sihanoukville never disappoint!
More fantastic photos of the sky at Skywatch Friday.