King Air C90 report  #5  in Phnom Penh

The rest of the time my Family and I spent in Phnom Penh. 
This is an interesting city with lots of extremes. Traffic is crazy and genius in the same time. They have what pilots dream off (free flight concept) but here it is on the ground, the free drive concept. Everybody goes where and how he likes, surprisingly with very little accidents.  

One attraction is the low priced shopping. Brand clothing for a few bucks, not the fake but real ones. There are several town markets, the cheapest is the so called Russian market but it is very crowded and hot. I prefer the New market in the center of Phnom Penh.  

What is true for the clothing is different for the watches and sunglasses. Copied Ray-Ban's and Breitling's for 10 to 20$ all over the place.

 

 

 

 

The other great thing are the thousands of restaurants. Khmer food is similar to Thai or Vietnamese dishes at least at the first look for foreigners. Other common restaurants are Chinese and French. The only fast food chain is local and called Lucky Burger. You will not find Burger King or McDonald. This is still an adventure country. Go there while it last.   

But as everywhere it is good to know some locals that show you around. For a good diner you have to select first what you want. Fish, snake, turtle or frog for example. This is a restaurant not an Aquarium shop.   

Live fish purchased by the kg. This fish (5kg) was 40$ prepared. This is pure luxury here in Cambodia as the average monthly income is 60$ (2005)

 

 

 

 

But on the market we found other specialties less costly.

 

The last part of the job was pilot training. And here we are waiting for the fuel truck. A vehicle ready for any Museum.  

 

 

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