Mekong Island

After searching for Phnom Penh expat groups I came across one that does mini trips within the city every 3 weeks. The great thing about these groups is that people are eager to chat and make friends. A much different experience than back home where most people try to avoid eye contact. 

This trip was a short ferry across the river to Mekong Island. It's a quiet island of rice paddies, farms and orchards and the absence of most four wheeled traffic makes for a peaceful walk. After a 5K walk we ended the afternoon with piles of fruit and good conversation. 

Floating houses along the river

Cambodia is very flat so our hike was more like a leisurely stroll 

Little shops and food vendors 

Many countryside houses are on stilts and the family sitting area is underneath

I want to eat up all the kids here. More common outside the city, kids get so excited to see you will wave and yell hello until you engage back

Almost every country home has at least 1 guard dog 

Snack of bananas, mangos, dragon fruit and two types of lychee

The boats are packed with commuters bringing their cars, motos,  food and more back and forth between the city and home

An afternoon well spent!