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See trip index here , Cambodia index here , and more photos from Cambodia here. So our last 2 nights in PP were still good, we had two good tasty meals out, a few good ice creams, and loads of walking around different parts of the city. Phnom Penh is still very much recommended. On leaving for the second time we headed to Battambang — a 6. We had good front seats for the lovely scenery en-route, and even the stop had good priced food and drink. The only main issue was the driver made one mistake and had to emergency brake, but the brakes semi-failed and rather than go into the back of a lorry he had to veer on the wrong side of the road to a head-on with another oncoming lorry! Most of the passengers were either screaming or making funny noises, but somehow everyone missed and we carried on. The driver hit the dash dials as I think his air tank had g one, and when we stopped the customary running repairs took place — with a few compressed air leaks! To be fair, the driver was very good and neither Mel or I in the front seats flinched…. For the first time we got to a hotel we had not pre reserved, and fortunately they had room. Battambang is a funny place, Cambodias second most populated city, but more like a small UK town, and it is in need of a bit of TLC. But it does have a nice feel to it and was hassle free bar a few people asking for money. They fortunately had an English menu! As we were full we grabbed a light tea — and astoundingly I had a meat baguette for 50c — 30p! Our final day in Battambang we opted for a bike ride on the countryside which allowed use to drop into a rice paper making household which are used for spring rolls , a craft place and to see another Killing Field memorial. Nice again to see lots of genuine kids saying hello, and the odd blown kiss to me from the older girls, but life is pretty tough there. The tour was worthwhile, but the guide was fairly useless — and the bikes were hideous! See next installment here. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. February 6, Ryan and Mel Leave a comment. Overall though, a reasonably eventful time in Battambang! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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This bumpy, thrilling twenty minute journey begins from O Dambong Village and rattles to a stop in the tiny settlement of Sra Lav. The so-called trains are little more than three metre wooden frames powered by a 6HP gasoline engine. Especially as our driver took great delight in making the journey as twisty and crunching as possible. The genius part of the network is the amusing solution to what happens when a train is coming right at you from the other direction. Basically, one of the vehicles has to stop. The driver then asks everyone to get off, before disassembling the train and hauling it to the side of the track. I loved the Battambang Bamboo Train! In addition to being fun and quirky, our driver was really friendly and the lush countryside of rural Battambang is a joy to behold. The village of Sra Lav turned out to be little more than a dozen tacky shops manned by a frenzied collection of in-your-face locals. They descended upon us the moment we stepped off the train, with desperate pleas for us to buy something… anything! There were teddy bears, snow globes and Hawaiian shirts. Key rings, faded postcards and an inappropriate number of woollen scarves. The attention was relentless from everyone except the woman pictured above, who simply grinned as we passed. We also had a gaggle of children to contend with. The girls were brutal, vociferously demanding money. When we refused to comply, they stomped their feet and hissed at us. Nevertheless, I did take a shine to the boy who carefully set about crafting a handmade grasshopper from the leaf of a nearby plant. A nd seriously doubted whether it would survive the return leg on the train. He seemed more than content with this. She quickly agreed. However, just as Wonderboy hit click , Angry Girl 2 threw her arm in front of the lens in a petulant act of sabotage. Luckily, we managed to escape Sra Lav alive! We were over halfway back to O Dambong when we saw another train on the line. For more on my time here check out my other articles on Battambang. Like these? Then why not read about my adventures from all around Cambodia. So why not check out my huge library of travel reports from over 40 countries. Freelance travel writer, voice over and English teacher from London. Former music and film journalist, interviewer of the stars. Passionate about travel, film, music, football, Indian food. What an exciting little train ride Leighton. Ive never heard of anywhere else quite like that, fascinating! I think the service has shut down and reopened several times in recent years for a host of reasons. Thanks for reading. He was deliberately rocking the train from side to side with his movements and accelerating over the bumpy parts of the tracks! To take a train ride is one thing, but to have it dissembled in the middle of it?? Thanks for sharing! I was less so now I think a real sucker for getting drawn into that and trying to keep everyone happy. In this particular situation two of the three kids were at least trying to have a bit of fun with it, as opposed to Angry Girl 2. With the shutdown of international tourism last year I wonder what happened to them. The Costa Rica train sounds cool, where was that? I only know that we docked in Puntarenas and took a coach over to the train, where we rode it. Really hope you get there too! We were planning on taking the bamboo train, but unfortunately our stomachs prevented us from leaving the hotel room. On another note, I just nominated you for the Outstanding Blogger Award. I have grown to love your blog over the last couple of months. I will try to fit in a reply article at some point in the next few weeks. Thanks again! Email Address. Follow Leighton Travels. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive. Type your email…. Continue reading. Battambang Battambang Bamboo Train Cambodia digital nomad globetrotter travel wanderlust. The Battambang Bamboo Train, Cambodia. December Battambang Bamboo Trai, Cambodia. Battambang Bamboo Train. Sra Lav Village. Grasshopper boy. The Battambang Bamboo Train. Share this: Facebook More Twitter. Like this: Like Loading Previous Post Next Post. Cheers Loading And yeah, Vietnam is great! Little Miss Traveller What an exciting little train ride Leighton. Leighton Cheers Marion! Leighton I think the service has shut down and reopened several times in recent years for a host of reasons. I like your off-the beaten-path adventures. Leighton Cheers guys! Plenty more of those coming up from across Cambodia over the next few weeks. Leighton He was deliberately rocking the train from side to side with his movements and accelerating over the bumpy parts of the tracks! Memo That explains it. I forgot how small and light weight you said they were. Rebecca To take a train ride is one thing, but to have it dissembled in the middle of it?? WanderingCanadians This looks like quite the adventure and a good way to see the country side. Leighton Thanks for reading guys! Lyssy In The City What a cool way to explore! Leighton Thanks Lyssy! Leighton Really hope you get there too! Leighton … until November! Monkey's Tale We were planning on taking the bamboo train, but unfortunately our stomachs prevented us from leaving the hotel room. Leighton Ha ha thanks guys! InsideMySlingBag Beautiful captures, a lovely train ride and that was quite an escape there Leighton! Leighton Thanks for reading! Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Subscribe by Email! Get my weekly travel articles straight into your inbox! Stats , hits. Leighton Travels on Facebook. Leighton Travels On Instagram. Hanging out at Belgrade Fortress, August Fo. When I look back on my first visit to the Serbian. Inside the crypt at St Sava Church on a hot August. 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