Daydreaming of Cambodia

I was able to see my friend, Max, in Siem Reap where we met for dinner at In Touch, a Thai-Khmer restaurant.  We sat upstairs near a live rock band that had a pretty good size following.  I ordered fish amok in coconut curry and Max ordered steak.  The last time we had seen each other was two years ago on a small island in Portugal so it was so nice to catch up.   He lives in London but we still keep in touch.  Usually it’s Max writing to tell me that he just got back from Turkey or that he’s leaving on a jetplane for Belize.  He gets over eight weeks per year in vacation time like most Londoners.  

We walked around pub street and checked out another pub where we shared a large bottle of Angkor beer.  While at the pub, the local kids came around soliciting counterfeit Lonely Planet guide books for $5.  I couldn’t tell the difference. The photos looked so vivid and the binding seemed strong.  So Max bought one on Malaysia and I bought one on Cambodia.  

So glad we got to see each other.  Until the next journey and until we meet again, dear Max!