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Sihanoukville, Cambodia for a Day - Feb. 2024

We visited Sihanoukville, a city that used to be known throughout Asia and beyond for beautiful beaches. It has fallen slightly out of favor now because investors tried but failed to turn it into a Cambodian Las Vegas. A Chinese financial crisis and Covid caused the investors to abandon their efforts, and many of the buildings were just left as is. You can see them around the city. But Sihanoukville held great interest for me, as they have several beautiful wats (Buddhist temple complexes) with colorful artwork and interesting buildings and statues. I took an Oceania excursion in the morning to see highlights of the city (including one temple I saw mentioned on a map but could not find information on). After returning to the ship & having lunch, I went to the port exit and found a taxi driver who would take me to the wat we didn't visit (Wat Krom). It was a fabulous day.

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We boarded a very nice Cambodian coach for our half day ship-offered excursion.
We boarded a very nice Cambodian coach for our half day ship-offered excursion.
First stop was Wat Leu, a temple complex in town.
First stop was Wat Leu, a temple complex in town.
 Dog chilling with women at Wat Leu
Dog chilling with women at Wat Leu
There were so many interesting things
There were so many interesting things
Beautiful statues were everywhere.
Beautiful statues were everywhere.
 Woman playing flute next to cow
Woman playing flute next to cow
Wat Leu statues
Wat Leu statues
I believe these are naga snakes on the balustrades
I believe these are naga snakes on the balustrades
Excitement comes from someone on a motor scooter. I couldn't see who or what.
Excitement comes from someone on a motor scooter. I couldn't see who or what.
To enter a Buddhist temple you take off your shoes & make sure shoulders & knees are covered
To enter a Buddhist temple you take off your shoes & make sure shoulders & knees are covered
 Poor girl. At least she got SOMETHING to eat at the wat.
Poor girl. At least she got SOMETHING to eat at the wat.
We also visited Wat Otres. It draws few visitors due to newness, ongoing construction & location not close to city center.
We also visited Wat Otres. It draws few visitors due to newness, ongoing construction & location not close to city center.
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