Battambang pics
We found two trustworthy motorbike riders that took us around for our half day in Battambang. They took us to the Bamboo train which is where a motorbike pushes a bamboo trolley which passengers sit on, up and down an old railway line. I say railway line but I'm not sure there was ever a railway on it...just a route down which trolleys could be pushed relatively easily with a big stick.
The problem with this mode of transport is that when someone comes the other way you're in trouble. The bamboo train with the least weight on it has to be lifted of the railway allowing the others to pass, and then put back on again to continue!
Should anyone reading this be going to Siem Reap or Battambang then give us a shout as our guides/drivers were keen for us to pass on their details...I even have an email address to pass on for Tee in Battambang if you would like a driver ready and waiting for you when you arrive...
The image of Michelle putting a hair clip in a girl's hair is from the start of the bamboo train - the kids there were all very sweet but in true Cambodian style wanted either to sell us something or just put their hands out for food or money. This little girl wanted nothing more than Michelle to make her hair look nice...
posted by Ed at 3:23 am
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still struggling - the times i've written a comment only to lose it somewhere whilst trying to send it.
Here goes again. Lets have some pics of yourself Ed. Mostely michelle and the local indigenous folks. (perhaps your growing a beard or growing your hair long!!!!) English sport - the downfall of. Oh dear! what's gone wrong. I hope they (flintoff and co) recover their form when you arrive in aussieland. Don't mention rugby. There is some consolation with the present situation they really can't get much worse, and there will only be one way to go and that is back up to the top, a little way to go yet though I think. Take care
the problem is that Michelle's camera isn't compatible with the memory card reader so any pics she takes of me can't be put up unless she uses my camera!
Besides, she's a lot easier on the eyes than myself!
Until yesterday I have to admit that my hair had grown to a pretty rediculous length but after a 1 pound 10 pence haircut, I'm back to normal length now...
Hello there, I see that you mention a guide/rider called Tee. We also met a chap called Tee in Battambang and I wonder if it is the same chap. There is a photo of him on our blog dated 21 December 2006. Going ourt with him for two days into the countryside around Battambang was one of the highlights of our trip. Cheers, Charles
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