I’ve been in Phnom Penh for just over 1 week now. The biggest change I’ve noticed is that traffic has gotten 10 times worse and it was absolutely awful before. The bus ride to work, a 7-mile trip, is now a 90-minute traffic jam. Either to combat this problem or for beautification, Phnom Penh has erected numerous traffic lights. Incredibly the traffic lights all seem to work properly and yet no one follows them. No one. Admittedly, it is tough to obey a circular light when traffic laws don’t exist.

The quotes in the local newspaper are unparalleled – they really offer a glimpse into the mindset of society here. With that in mind, I’ll be including a quote in every post.

“We have only 1 bow; we cannot shoot 3 rabbits at once.” – Cambodian military officer, discussing Cambodia’s strategy in their border skirmish with Thailand.