Thursday, September 4, 2008

rubbish everywhere

We haven't been game enough to eat from street stalls in Phnom Penh or use the tap water for brushing teeth. Why? The hygiene and sanitary system in Cambodia is not great, not even in the capital city Phnom Penh. It's a common sight to see rubbish being left on the walking pavement in front of almost every single building. In the whole week we have been here, we have not seen a rubbish tuck come to collect these bags of rubbish and the same bags of rubbish have been there for more than a week. So imagine the sight and smell... Locals tend to drop their rubbish anywhere and everywhere too and they also have a habit of spitting onto the streets. We have also heard a few stories on nasty stomach bugs/parasites in Cambodia. Not surprise! It's reminding us of those days in Peru...

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