Sihanoukville

I had my first swim in the Gulf of Thailand this morning! It’s a bit of a walk to Otres Beach from my guest house on the river and I wouldn’t change my location for the world! M&M (for Mangroves & More) or, more accurately, Marcus and Maik (owners), is everything I hoped it would be. They are German chefs who have worked all over the world and settled here when they fell in love with Cambodia. That love shows in the simple, well-appointed bungalows and more importantly in the food. Marcus whipped up a veggie meal that was not to be believed last night upon learning that I don’t eat animals. And for tonight he has prepared ratatouille! Hardly local cuisine but plenty of time for that.

Otres Beach is gorgeous! The public part between the two tourist sections was virtually deserted today and I’m hoping it stays that way. There’s also a national park next door that I will explore if I can haul my butt out of the hammock tomorrow…