As I have said this week is Khmer New Year. I am now in Battambang and in the Royal Hotel. I always feel this is where my Cambodian adventure started all those months ago so it is appropriate that I am here for part of New Year.

Ways that I have seen people celebrate:
1. Fireworks
2. Water fights
3. Family parties
4. Beer and I suspect other alcohol
5. Loud teenagers
6. Music
7. Fairs
8. Markets - esp selling mattresses!!
9. Closed cafes (including my favourite french cafe and restaurant)
10. Quiet streets during the day, noisy streets at night

Actually - except for the mattress markets - very like celebrations all over the world.