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Sisowath Quay promenade
along the Tonle Sap River.
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The Tonle Sap joins the Mekong River
at Phnom Penh.
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Tourist boats moored along the Quay.
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Flags & a riverfront pavilion
Apparently, the flags are in alphabetic order. Note Canada's flag ;o)
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Closeup of the pavilion
which likely was the royal boat landing. (The Royal Palace is nearby.)
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View of the Royal Palace
from the pavilion. (Hue variation)
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A small shrine, on the river side
of the street. Note the Royal Palace's Chanchhaya ("Moonlight...
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The riverfront is a popular gathering
place for the locals after work or in the evening.
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Locals relaxing after work or school
Note the monks sitting on the wall.
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Playing takraw
These players attracted quite a crowd. I wondered if they were pros practicing?
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Street scene, tarnished
That's not a real elephant. Unidentified monument.
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Nicely landscaped
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Himawari Hotel Apartments
on the riverside. Their web site: http://www.himawarihotel.com/
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Hotel Cambodiana,
next door & also on the riverside. Their web site:...
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Hotel Cambodiana gate
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The lovely Buddhist Institute complex
on the river side of the street. Full name is 'Buddhist Institute...
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Another angle, with Naga World Casino
on the left. The Casino, an international-class hotel & casino...
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New Cambodian National Assembly
(parliament), on the river side of the street.
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Through the gate & fence
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Wall decoration
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Cozyna Hotel on Sisowath Quay,
facing the river. The built-up side of the street has hotels,...
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There are tourist class accommodations,
restaurants, & trendy cafes & bars all along this street.
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The FCC (Foreign Correspondents' Club)
is the yellow building with white balconies on the far left.
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They all have balconies
for excellent river views.
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Attractive corner building
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