More of the same

Continuing along the Mekong is a learning experience at every turn. We were to have cruised across Tonle Sap which is connected to the Mekong by he Tonle river. Bit of trivia here!!! The Tonle is the only river in the world to flow in both directions. In the dry season it flows out of (drains) the lake whereas in the wet season, combined with the melt in the Himalayas the lake is topped up again. The delta also floods during the wet season so we have two situations. First you build your house on stilts so it maintains a clearance above the water or you build your house to float. These floating villages and stilt houses exist side by side on the river bank and are thriving little communities. We saw sampans providing a cooked breakfast service (they cook it right there on your floating terrace) green grocers...you name it, it happens.
Oops, I had better go have a shower before we go out for diner again and I have totally forgotten to mention Phnom Penh so will be back latter.