More Cambodia

-The windows of our room have bars.
-There appears to be a restaurant, or bar, which begins blaring music at 5:00 AM till bedtime. This noise is heard 1/2 mile distant. I heard this first in Battambang. It's a Cambodian phenomenon. What's the point?
-Ceilings are 12 feet.
-Lodging is cheap. Amenities are rare. There is no top sheet or blanket, no soap, no hot water, no towel. Very basic. But, the room is large.
-Mosquitoes are numerous and bite through clothing. I still have my powerful deet lotions from the States. Here, I have only seen lotions with 13% deet.
-Batteries last only 1/3 as long-even top quality Duracell. This must be where the 2nds come. Of course, they may not be Duracell since they only cost $1.00 for 2 AAs.
-Laundry is $1 for 1 kg. of wash.
-Beggars are everywhere, especially children - preparation for India.
-Small geckos are everywhere. And the large ones, 1 ft, make lots of noise with their calling. Now I know why they are called geckos. Their call is geck-O.
-Don't trust a label to be what is says - clothing, sizes, drugs, or any product of any kind. This may tie into the Duracell discussion.
-I have a new camera since Battambang, my third since leaving the States. My Fujifilm, purchased in Sumatra, suddenly developed a leaf looking black spot in the viewing window.
-I'm beginning to get used to my new flip flops as they rub differently than my others.
-Anyone in a wheel chair, or physically challenged in any way, stay out of SE Asia, especially Cambodia.
-Viagra is on the shelf of a small shop.
-A small clinic has a resident "doctor" who sells drugs, takes BP and answers all questions. Watch out!
-I will need to restock my shampoo and sun block. Siem Reap is too tourist minded to find decent prices. Phnom Penh should be more competitive. The asking price, here in SR, is between $14-25. Outrageous!