Kampot – one of those special places

I always knew I was going to like Kampot, I had heard a lot of good stories from friends over the years. I wasn’t prepared for just how cool a place it was though. Many of the ex-pat locals had fled Sihanoukville after a sudden massive surge in Chinese funded development of illegal casinos and hotels had all but destroyed the lovely and hedonistic beach scene there.  Kampot so far has managed to hold off the major development that has happened around Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat and down the coast and the locals appreciate it. Some local transport , improvisation  is the key here!!  The days had turned into weeks and I had no particular wish to leave. I was making friends and discovering new things everyday.  Visiting the local Markets and sites with new friends and over indulging in the cheap local beer and weed. Pepper on sale Just outside the covered market is a prime selling spot. Inside is a bit of a rabbit warren. While most people will hire a moped, it’s perfectly possible here to travel everywhere around Kampot on a bicycle and I found lazy afternoons cycling around the old French town centre high and happy a really great way to spend the afternoon. And if your dreadlocks are too long you can always attach a handy basket to hold them!! The town has a charming friendly feel and everything is well priced compared to Thailand, from accommodation and food to the copious supply of…

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