Phnom Penh

We didn't stay long in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. We didn't like it as much as the other capitals we visited and the crime rates towards tourists are higher here than in many other places so far. But that said, especially the riverside area was very cosy.

Once we arrived we happened to notice there was the restaurant Dine in the Dark right next to our hotel. We had been wanting to try this already for a while so now we took the chance! The experience of dining in complete darkness was very interesting and fun and the food was delicious (though not fancy) too.

The next day we strolled around the city, visiting Ta Phnom, the temple that has given its' name to the city.

Then we enjoyed the late afternoon down at the river, sipping some drinks and reflecting upon the world at the FCC - Foreigners Correspondents Club.

Our last day at Phnom Penh was the mentally toughest one as we visited the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum to learn about the rough recent history of Cambodia. Tuol Sleng used to be a high school but was converted into the secret Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge. The crimes against humanity committed here are simply horrifying. And to think it happened only 40 years ago.