Sunday, January 1, 2012

Airplanes, airplanes and more airplanes. OH MY!


Pippa here-
Upon arrival to the Phnom Penh International Airport, general concensus: we love Korean Airlines.
The flight from LA to Seoul was not quite as long as expected, but it was far more comfortable than I believe any of us expected. The seats were roomy, the in-flight service was excellent (one of the first things which was offerred once the stewardesses could walk around the cabin safely was complementary wine --red or white-- juice, or water). I believe that if any of us had almost ANY abilities whatsoever to peacefully sleep either in chairs or airplanes peacefully, then it would have been perfect. The entertainment was equally great (although I was surprised at the lack of Korean dramas and the small variety of music --for instance, they only had the 2nd album of Korean Pop Sensation "Big Bang"; I suggest looking up on YouTube either their recent video "Tonight", or their collaboration with girl band 2NE1 "Lolipop").
When we arrived at Phnom Penh the desk for visa applications was a madhouse. There were no distinct lines until about three feet in front of the desk, one just had to push forward. Thankfully our hotel had not failed us in providing a driver, so once we got our visas and had our passports cleared we were good to go.
(figured I'd start from the beginning. We will be going to Siem Reip today; home of Ankor Wat. Once there, I'll try and post photos and more accounts)


Hal says-
At nature reserve outside Phnom Penh. 2 hr tuk tuk ride. Ate with locals. Pippa doing well. Ate her first chicken foot. Having reservations about the crickets though. A wonderful time!

1 comment:

  1. What's the deal w/ the hammmock??? Is that your hotel?? ...ummmm I mean, AT your hotel??? More news please! Crickets! AngkorWat!

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