From the Thai border to the capital of Cambodia – Phnom Penh, we traveled almost all the time along the main route, i.e. road No. 6.

The traffic was heavy but quite organized. Slower vehicles (that is, us, scooters, motorbikes, carriages , etc.) rode along the shoulder of the road, while cars and trucks drove in the middle. This arrangement made the journey safe and driver behavior was reasonably foreseeable. Traveling along the way was a great variety for watching what is transported on vehicles and the what was the construction of vehicles. Literally everything was transported in huge quantities, those we we rembered the most, was a small scooter which carried heavy and live pigs and a large pyramid of pots.

The plan of the day was set and adapted to the prevailing conditions, i.e. the distance on the map as well as the very high temperature and burning sun.

We got up very early to pack up after the morning toilet. We hited the road as soon as possible use the cooler temperature. After 2-3 hours of travel, we stopped at a roadside diner to eat breakfast and then start cycling again. We finishing around 12-13 and looked for accommodation that we always found after a short or long time. The rest of the time is sightseeing, rest and further planning.

We were very surprised by the hotel base we met on the route. Small hotels were really high standard and low price. The mystery for us was that we were always the only guests there, which, however, did not bother us.

Along the way, you can not be hungry, everywhere you will find gastronomic points serving a basic dish or soup. Cambodia is not a wealthy country and the food is not very sophisticated and varied. Most roadside homes serve meals prepared in their own kitchens and are eaten either in the yard or in one of the rooms designed especially for guests. By the meal you can see how Cambodians lead their lives … for example, holding a small monkey in a cot for children, which we have witnessed.

Our discovery was a delicious sugar cane drink with lime, made in front of our eyes. In addition to taste and quenching thirst, he also gave an energetic kick to the rest of the journey.

As it happens, the poorer people are, the more hospitable and smiling they are. It is the same in the case of Cambodia, despite the poverty that can be seen at every turn, we were always met with a friendly reception and no one refused to help us.