Archive for the 'sports' Category

[This is pretty much a blatant re-post but good news deserves spreading.] Kalabird will be running a marathon in early October, and is dedicating her efforts to the nonprofit Friends. Running a 26 miles is no easy task; I'd be a little intimidated given the historical precedent it's named after. In addition to ...

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Surf and Sihanoukville

Sun, sea, & sand made for a good getaway last weekend in Sihanoukville. I was interested to export tube surfing from Siem Reap to the South, but the tides and tubes weren't working with me. Next time. Lots of fun just people watching the mix on Ochuteal beach. For some, it's an ...

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Tags: cambodia,skateboarding,extreme sports,phnom penh

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Water Festival 2007

Above: at the park, they're gearing up for a huge audience, as Water Festival hits Phnom Penh. Me? I'm hitting the road and getting out of town for a break. More on Water Festival? http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/2005/11/bon-om-tuk.htm http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/2005/11/water-festival.htm http://jinja.apsara.org/blog/2005/11/tap-runs-dry.htm And here is a fairly good summary from a blog last year. http://naraths.wordpress.com/2006/10/31/water-festival/ Tags:sports,cambodia,khmer

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