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    Travel Journal Chloe and Henry on the Indochina Loop

    Phnom Penh (nom pen)

    UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 12 July 2009 | Views [348] | Comments [4]

     Arrived safely everyone :) The bus journey was good - slept quite a lot so am ready to go see Phnom Penh now.

    Really really really dont worry about me. We found the most amazing Lonely Planet recommended hotel which is packed with travellers. Theres a bar and a restaurant so I wont have to venture out at night I can just stay and meet people. Its so nice though, there are photos of all the people who have stayed here, bookshelves full of books they have left behind, messages on the walls and loads of information about what to do.

    We are all going to some museums this afternoon. Then hire bikes and cycle around the town for a bit to get our bearings. And tomorrow we plan to take motos out to the killing fields. Preparing myself for an emotional few days.

    Free internet at the hotel so will blog tomorrow morning as well.

    Lots of love xxxx

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    So glad you have all arrived safely. Have an interesting if traumatic few days - you will have to fill us in on the history as we've only got a vague idea about that period in history. Hope you all meet lots of fellow travellers and that you have fun doing your moto rides around the city. All love to you and Henry.

      mum and Becky Jul 12, 2009 6:09 PM

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    oooo chloe on a moto!!! you be safe you! no speeding or wobbling allowed, dont u have to take a test or anything?

    Dicks was well fun, ran smoothly as usual, and packing this morning was even better without you bossing around and zack mucking around, Kitty stepped up to the mark and we packed everything in about 40 mins!

    Killing fields? Im going to look it up in a sec but which bits are you hoping to see?

    love you loads! miss you (but im all good :) gotta get up at 5:30am tomorrow to be at ur house at 6:30 for summer camp :( )

    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

      chris Jul 13, 2009 12:29 AM

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    Hi darling - all sounds so so good - loved your description onf the hostel you found through Lonely Planet..how much would I like to stay there...have sent you some piccies of the DICKs weekend so you can touch base with blighty..uncle David sends his love..i will foeward your blog page to him...love Dad X

      Dad Jul 13, 2009 6:54 AM

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    Dearest Chloe,
    I managed to get some sense out of your Dad at Dicks this weekend before Doug's home brew and the red wine kicked in! He filled me in on your trip so far, and it sounds such an exciting adventure - have a wonderful time and enjoy every moment.
    It was strange not having you and Zak in Henley this year, but Kitty stepped up in true Baxterian fashion and was a complete star. I had lots of lovely chats with her and there's a cute picture of her and Bethan cuddling in front of the fire. The rest of us were on respirators as the damp wood smoked somewhat.
    A short speech this year from Dad, to the huge relief of all Dicks from all eras, but he was on top form as usual....and so trim these days!
    I should do some work now Chloe, but would rather spend an hour typing a longer missive. I'll be in touch soon,

    Lots of love,

    U. David, Sally, Tom and Binx
    XXXX

      Uncle David Jul 13, 2009 6:33 PM

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