The only reason for me to go to Battambang was, that I had read the boat trip from Siem Reap to Battambang was spectacular. My information was correct. The ride went through flooded forests and floating villages. Now and then one of my fellow passengers got hit in the neck by a branch when the boat went too close to the trees and shrubs.
In Battambang tuk tuk and minibus drivers were already waiting to get us to one of the hotels. I shared a double room with an American, his name is Shaun. After we had recovered sufficiently from the boat ride, we decided to have a look at the bamboo train. In the foyer tuk tuk driver were waiting and after spoting us, they eagerly tried to sell a tour to us. We decided against the tour (the tour included sunset over the bamboo train) and only went for a tuk tuk ride to the bamboo train.
Once there we found that the bamboo train is less impressive, but much more expensive than we thought. We were lucky, eight more passengers of the boat arrived in a crowded tuk tuk. With our improved negotiating position we were able to get a decent price. The ride on the bamboo train was better than I expected. It was a bit like a roller coaster ride on a flat surface.
At the end of the tracks, we were drenched in a rain shower but warmly received. The kids of the little village showed us their games and wanted to be whirled wildly through the air. One boy took picture with all the digital cameras. Just in time for sunset, we drove back to the bamboo train station. Later we went to eat together and later had a drink in a bar.
Early the next morning I went to Bangkok. The five days in Cambodia were eventful but had the feeling that I had to leave too soon.
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| Bamboo train |
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| If to "trains" face each other, one train has to be disintegrated. |
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| Sunset over the bamboo train. |
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| This picture was taken by an eight year old boy. |
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| Things you shouldn't do in Cambodia. |
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