A Weekend at the Billabong, Phnom Penh

[Marmite the Dog]

I popped over to Phnom Penh for a relaxing weekend and stayed at the Billabong. It was quite nice, but I felt that the room was a bit small for $39US.



The pool is well looked after and popular with guests and other expats in the area.




The place is owned by the godfather of Cambodian rugby; a nice chap called Larry. I went to see the Cambodian team play Hong Kong University on the Sunday morning. The Cambodians looked the better team, but narrowly lost 10 - 7.

[Marmite the Dog]

The best thing about Phnom Penh is the abundance of quality, but affordable food. After a wee nap, I went to the Riverside Bistro, which is one of the most popular places to eat in town.

I had a pasta dish, which was filling, but rather bland.



I had my first beer of the day; a half of the locally brewed Angkor. It tasted better as it warmed up, which was rather surprising. Quite a fruity taste.



The staff were quite nice to look at, but did the usual 'avoid looking at any customers because they might need serving' routine.

[MeMock]

Off to a good start...

[Marmite the Dog]

There's a few museums and temples to visit, but I wasn't really interested in seeing them again. This is a peek at one of the main temples in town, Wat Phnom, on the Sisowath Boulevard.



The Boulevard itself is quite pleasant to walk along, but I had to get a move on as there was rain a coming.



I went back to the Billabong and got ready for the evening, where I would meet up with a few friends and the Pickled Parrot for more food and drinks. On the way, I picked up a can of ABC Stout. Only 8%, and very heavy going. A bit like those awful Belgian beers.

[Marmite the Dog]

On the Friday evening I visited a number of bars and clubs with my mate and a Cambodian couple. I left them in the Heart of Darkness and went on my own pub crawl along Street 104. Fek knows what time I got home.
I didn't take the camera out in the evenings for obvious reasons, so apart from hundreds of rugby pictures, the only other one I have is of the Anchor Smooth beer dispenser. Not too bad as it wasn't as gassy as other yellow beers. This was at Sharky's Bar. The place was a bit grim, I thought, but it maybe improves when it gets full.

[Wally Dorian Raffles]

I had a pasta dish, which was filling, but rather bland.

You should have just added tobassco, olive oil, parmy cheese, and black pepper... *sheesh*

[Wally Dorian Raffles]

Looks pretty good ...but what are those long green things? genetically enhanced green peppers?

[Little Chuchok]

The staff were quite nice to look at

Were they up for it....????

[Wayne Kerr]

I was in the Riverside a few weeks back and no girls like this in there

[Marmite the Dog]

You should have just added tobassco, olive oil, parmy cheese, and black pepper.

I added Tabasco, but I couldn't be bothered to ask for the rest.

I was in the Riverside a few weeks back and no girls like this in there

I recognise 2 or 3 from the evening shift.

[Wayne Kerr]

^ Will have to make sure I go at a more appropriate hour next time ... very, very nice indeed

[kingwilly]

The staff were quite nice to look at

Were they up for it....????

of course they were, but MtD cannot say that here... for obvious reasons!

(you need to get a new nic mate! )

haha - just kidding GoW !

[Goddess of Whatever]

haha - just kidding GoW !

I know you aren't.

[Spin]

lady on the far left....heeeeeeeeeeeellllllooooooowwww

[shehiredahitman]

^ You must like miserable ones. The one next to her is far cuter.

Good thread, MtD. That stout looks like a sure-fire way to the shits.

[sityparamount]

Ah the Riverside Bistro where my beautiful Nin works,soon we will be together once more.

[Jools]

Very good photos, Marmers. Might I inquire as to the details of your camera?
Thanks for a great report.

[Marmite the Dog]

^ Canon Powershot A640.

[klongmaster]

Ah the Riverside Bistro where my beautiful Nin works,soon we will be together once more.

don't you ever think about the mileage she's taken on since your last visit!..

[Marmite the Dog]

I might say 'hello' to young Nin this evening...

[dantilley]

I went back to the Billabong and got ready for the evening, where I would meet up with a few friends and the Pickled Parrot for more food and drinks. On the way, I picked up a can of ABC Stout. Only 8%, and very heavy going. A bit like those awful Belgian beers.

Looks good! Also, yes, Sharky's does lilven up somewhat later on in the evening...

[RDB1972]

is this place girl friendly..... anyone know. Thank You.

[The Fresh Prince]

Yes there are lots of friendly girls.

[Marmite the Dog]

Yes there are lots of friendly girls.

Only one, if I remember correctly, and she wasn't that friendly. I think he'd be safer taking his own there, which he would be able to do without any problems.

[Nostradamus]

I think he'd be safer taking his own there, which he would be able to do without any problems.

According to their website, "SEX TOURISTS ARE NOT WELCOME."