Leg 16: cirque du Battambang

After 18 months of living in the capital, it was sad to see the end of Phnom Penh. We had already said goodbyes to friends for the last time several times, but today really was the end of our Phnom Penh days.

Leg 16: Phnom Penh-Battambang (in purple).

After considering all border crossings other than Preah Vihear, EL and I elected to cross the border at Poipet, simply for the fact that it would allow us an opportunity to see Phare Ponleu Selpak, a circus based in Battambang.

The circus was nothing short of sensational; brilliant feats with the body combined with a wicked sense of humour, which was a fitting Cambodian finale. With so many pointless moneypits in Cambodia, it was satisfying that one of the better NGOs should have the last word.

Above: a truly Cambodian performance, juggling humour with mind-bending physical feats.

Next Stop: Poipet border crossing (Thailand)