Somewhat belated but Merry Christmas and a Happy 2009. We spent Christmas day lounging in beach chairs, playing Yatzee, sipping Bia Saigon (our preferred brand of beer) and to ensure full relaxation Jason also got a massage. Admittedly a more unusual Christmas day but we made it work. - In Malaysia we had the daily calls to prayer, on Phu Quoc Island they seemed to have the daily call to news at 5.30am! News blared over loudspeakers for about an hour - communist ...

We've been having an exciting time since our last entry. Luck, the Deity of Cambodian highway #9, and God have been on our side keeping us safe and sound. We left Phnom Penh on the Angkor Express. This was the fanciest bus trip yet with snacks and water served onboard. In addition, our steward made PA addresses throughout the journey, including an explanation that we needed to stop at a roadside shrine to make an offering to keep us safe on our journey. In case ...