Phnom Penh (General Photos) November 2006

Phnom, Penh Cambodia cover page.	Map of Cambodia with star indicating Phnom Penh.	A view of the outside of the Russian Market in Phnom Penh.	Some of the many things to buy and the narrow passageways of the Russian Market.
A display of running shoes at the Russian Market.	I am pointing out some meat at the Russian Market that might even give second thoughts to flies!	Fruit and vegetable stands at the Russian Market.	A moped stacked with bananas at the Russian Market.
Motorcycle rickshaws at the Russian Market.	Close-up of the motorcycle rickshaws.	Independence Monument to commemorate Cambodia's independence from French colonialism.	Flags in downtown Phnom Penh with a billboard of King Norodom Sihanouk who abdicated the throne to his son in 2004.
Billboard of the "young king" and "old king" (King Norodom Sihamoni and King Norodom Sihanouk).	Close-up of billboard of the father and son kings.	Looking down Sisowath Quay (street) in Phnom Penh.	Another billboard of the retired King Norodom Sihanouk.
Wall adjoining the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.	A view of the Royal Palace and the adjoining wall.	Another Royal Palace view.	A full view of the Royal Palace (it was closed when I was there because of the water festival that was going on).
A street vendor selling crabs and shrimp.	More sidewalk street vendors.	Bugs and fowl for sale!	Close-up of the bugs and fowl.
Maybe tarantulas and crickets are more appetizing to you!	Motorcycle police were out in force because of the water festival holiday.	Colorful umbrellas to block out the bright sun in Phnom Penh.	Typical Cambodian-style architecture and restaurant on the Mekong River.
Close-up of the restaurant alongside the Mekong River	More vendors and street life scenes.	A vendor selling exotic Cambodian fruit.	Balancing a load of peanuts.
A Cambodian temple on Sisowath Quay (street).	Close-up of the temple.	Detail of a lion sculpture outside the temple.	Beautiful ironwork and architecture on Sisowath Quay (street).
Close-up of the beautiful building on Sisowath Quay (street).	The Chedey stupa in Phnom Penhon Sisowath Quay (street).	Close-up of the Chedey stupa.