Kampot

Flew Bangkok to Paris via New Delhi yesterday (March 20) over the course of 21 hours.  But back to Cambodia. Finally, on Feb. 28, we arrive at the coast. Well almost. Kampot, a river town a few kilometers from the sea.

We had some laundry done, then were startled to see our clothes hanging out in public as we strolled along the main riverfront walk later that afternoon.

Kampot is known for its French colonial architecture.

We got to see 25 fishing boats roll out before sunset and return after sunrise.  

Not sure if night fishing is more productive, but it is certainly the cooler option here.

The Elephant Mountains across the river were the site of one of the fiercest battles between the Khmer  Rouge and Vietnamese - in a former French hilltop town.

Women off to work in the morning.

Getting off the boat after a sunset ride

Dinner on our first night, right over the water.