Life with Hilary Flockhart
So how is life in Cambodia in this bustling tourist town? There is a lot more to it than just the temples and the infamous Pub Street. The town sits on the edge of Tonle Sap, the largest lake in Asia – the boundaries of which change with the seasons and which is a UNESCO biosphere reserve although it is under threat as increasing numbers of dams in the Mekong are affecting the flow of water into Tonle Sap. Continue reading “Living in Siem Reap”
I recently moved into my own little studio in Siem Reap, Cambodia – my own space after 6 months of house-sharing and it started a thought process – how many beds have I slept in during the past 6 months?
I cannot finish writing about Australia without mentioning my birthday celebrations.
The day started with a Skype call to my son who was in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. He’s been there for 3 months and we haven’t managed to speak until now. Despite a really rubbish connection and the 17-hour time difference, it was great to chat and catch up and wish each other a Happy New Year! It was definitely the best birthday present. Continue reading “Out with the old year”
As mentioned in previous blogs, my trip to Australia was not about doing things but seeing people; however, the happy juxtaposition of driving the Great Ocean Road (GOR) and the Coorong with friends was too good an opportunity to miss! Continue reading “The Great Ocean Road Trip”