Siem Reap to Phnom Phen Thurs 2nd April

Thurs 2nd April from Siem Reap to Phnom Phen

OK so Im getting so chilled out I dont know what day or date it is. The day Nate left to go to Vietnam I felt pretty crap because I was on day 2 of hangover and also had not slept so was not a happy bunny. Still I got up and was checked out by 8am (whaaaat?!), went to the National Museum and also to the Handicapped society who work with victims of UXO's - it acts as an information and rehabilitation centre, with adults and kids going for physiotherapy and to be fitted with artificial limbs. I walked down the road to the hospital we had gone to the bach concert in aid of, to see if they wanted volunteers, and the kids and mothers were queuing round the block it was quite a sight. I moved to Garden Village which is a popular backpacker guest house with free internet and chilled rooftop bar where David Bas and Don stayed. Got a hut for 3 dollars. Coulkdnt rouse Don who said I could share his room, but later realised I had been knocking on the wrong door!

In the evening in the rooftop attached to the hostel, I met a lovely crowd including an english girl Vicky and her friend Paul who had met travelling. Was just a nice relaxed evening chatting which was good because I was still feeling really sick (!) but probably would still have been persuaded to go out even though the only thing that had been gettting me through the day was the prospect of having an early night! Vicky was very nice and I realised most of my travels I have hung out with guys but she was a really genuine and kind person and it was nice to have a proper girly chat. Guys just dont have the same depth of emotions or contemplations. She and Paul are also going to Vietnam so hopefully will see them again. Had been missing Nate earlier in day - have been travelling with him for a solid month now and felt a bit lost but realise there's always other people to enjoy spending time with and its not the end of the world. I have realised about myself that I love the freedom of travelling independantly but need people around me I have some sort of connection with (ie not just anyone who happens to be there) to make experiences more enjoyable.and meaningful. I think I get the right balance of flexibility and adapting to other peoples plans and ideas but also when I feel strongly about something, going off and doing something I really want to do. But to be honest there is always someone to do it with. Like Don was up for going to the jungle (but no way he'd get his arse in gear to do it alone!) which I am well excited about because it is like wild country and I have been craving a proper adventure trip. Planning on a 4 days trek and kayaking so bring it on....!