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He jumped straight on and cycled around PP and managed to find 6z17 Mao Tse Toung-our street, without checking the map!! and without the aid of 'satnav' as he calls me!!
Only one problem, his knees were killing him - the bike was really too small.
I came home from school and Paul said 'I've bought you a present! a bicycle'. I was dead chuffed as it is perfect for me, just like my friend I left at home :(
So back we go to the proper bicycle shop 'grasshopper tours' to purchase a rather more expensive version that at least Paul can fit on. Yeah we have wheels!!
We got up at 5.30 this morning and went for our first cycle - 2 flat tyres!! - however even at 5.30 am the steetside bicycle repair man on our corner sorted us out - pumped Paul's tyres up and fixed my leaking valve!
In the cool morning breeze we cycled past delicious smells, massive new developments - apartment blocks with names like 'Elite Park' and gigantic new malls, theatres and government buildings and then along the River Front where Tai Ch'i is happening with elegant dance routines and clicking fans. Such contasts!!
One hour later, with only a few near misses, as the driving system is interesting!! we arrived back at the ABC bakery to pick up our daily, freshly cooked baguette.
PS The blue iCAN helmet is for Motodop riding, supplied by the school, not for cycling - I bought my UK cycle helmet with me.
Seems as though you are having a fantastic time, with lots of new and interesting experiences. Great to have bikes to be just like the locals, though traffic sounds a bit hairy. Tell us more about the food!
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MMMMMMMMMMMMM everything under the sun, as it is a capital city, from australian kangaroo burgers!! to beef balls and noodles!! every price from 50 cents to $100. We have been trying to go to different restaurant most evenings, or get a take out or have a snack at home but it really is too hot to cook and so cheap to eat out it is almost not worth it but I am sure as time goes on we will try to cook chez nous, especially if we learn to cook a few dishes Khymer style.
DeleteHad a delicious curry last night, a Khymer salad the night vefore, thai noodles and spring rolls in the market and one of the best yet was a vegetable amok - all cooked in coconut - chenyang!! - delicious
You are making me hungry! Can you let us know your email address please? xx
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