DECEMBER 1st HALF FULL: It’s actually been a full on day but I did remember the prompt at dinner and well yes my favourite kind of half full. Only totally full would be better!
DECEMBER 2nd MONEY: Cambodia uses two currencies and payment and change can come in one or the other or a combination of both so it certainly tests your maths skills
NOVEMBER 3rd CHEERS: the travelling trio returned home this afternoon and it’s almost wine/ beer o’clock but I’ll have to blame this prompt for the early start
NOVEMBER 4th SPARKLE: nothing quite sparkles like fireworks
*this was selected for the notable nine on Facebook!
DECEMBER 5th MERRY: Just strolling past the Chinese temple on our way to the movies when we heard the clatter of cymbals and pounding of drums. Then we spotted a lion dance rehearsal in full swing. A merry group of acrobatic performers
DECEMBER 6th LIGHTS: In our hood the streets light up every evening and the bars do a roaring trade - Phnom Penh Nightlife Street spelt out in lights. It helps you know where you are if you’ve had a few too many as an added bonus
NOVEMBER 7th XMAS TREE: I’m no artist but I’m making labels for Xmas cakes and this was the best of the batch
NOVEMBER 8th THIS IS CUTE: We attended a massive products of Cambodia Xmas fair today and had a bit of a spending spree but we didn’t buy this despite how cute it
NOVEMBER 9th ON THE SHELF: in a local community retail space was this watercolour with an accompanying touch of Xmas
NOVEMBER 10th A HAT: Not just any hat but the Panama hat we bought in Peru and both still wear. An archive shot because today has been mostly overcast and windy
DECEMBER 12th STAR: In the floor of the newly renovated Central Post Office in Phnom Penh is this beautiful terrazzo star set in the original tiles
NOVEMBER 12th THIS IS JOYFUL: Having guests from both Australia and the USA visiting at the same time and all enjoying hanging out together and all chipping in to bake the final batch of Xmas cakes
NOVEMBER 14th CANDY CANE: Taken on the fly from a tuk tuk this morning actually. This is on the roadside down town in Phnom Penh unfortunately in front of casino which is why I didn’t want stop
DECEMBER 15th SHOPPING: I almost never buy anything online but this laptop stand is something I have been looking at for ages and finally I bit the bullet this morning and got one delivered. Maybe the fourth online purchase and delivery in seven years. It is exactly what I wanted and I haven’t been near a shop all day
NOVEMBER 15th FESTIVE: A tasty, tempting festive morsel made with pistachios, cranberry sponge, mascarpone and cream
NOVEMBER 16th MAIL: Just about to head to the post office with this morning’s efforts for my snail mail project. The card is extra special as we just bought ourselves a framed, over sized print of this exact image for the living room wall
DECEMBER 17th DECORATION: When we are about to take off on a little island jaunt and therefore there are no fresh cut flowers in the house I use my collection of dried seed pods found in the neighbourhood streets as a the decoration on the hall table
DECEMBER 18th RED AND GREEN: These are Cambodian Kramas and they have a thousand uses from rolled up as a children’s ball, a baby’s hammock, sun protection, belt, scarf or tow rope. Every Khmer owns one and I always give one to guests who visit us. I own several, love them and wear them regularly
DECEMBER 19th WRAPPING: This is the deconstructed wrapping I did late last night so we could enjoy homemade sandwiches at the ferry port in Sihanoukville after bussing here from Phnom Penh. They were delicious too
DECEMBER 20th SANTA: Not a Santa in sight on this Cambodian island but I did snap this one as a precaution a few days ago in Phnom Penh when I thought that might be the case
DECEMBER 21st ON THE FLOOR: The ocean floor counts right? That’s where this one time fishing boat seems to have met it’s demise and that is where it remains regardless of the high or low tide
DECEMBER 22nd PARTIAL: Who isn’t partial to a stunning sunrise over the ocean and even more so when on a holiday break?
DECEMBER 23rd SILLY: On our morning walk along the beach this morning we saw this very fresh chilli in the sand at the shoreline. It certainly hadn’t been there overnight as it was so fresh and there wasn’t a soul about so it’s the silly discovery of a chilli for me today
DECEMBER 24th A GIFT: to me from me - oriental lilies and a new, custom made to my preferences and design, handbag made from recycled single use plastic bags. Merry Xmas
DECEMBER 25th CELEBRATE : Xmas is just about the only day of the year when alcohol for breakfast is de rigueur. The celebrations begin now
DECEMBER 27th DECOR: The latest addition to our home decor is still waiting to be hung. Fingers crossed Sunday will be the day. It contains all the elements of Phnom Penh we love: the street scape with residential properties, like our own and monks, hornbills and frangipanis
DECEMBER 28th PEACE: Spreading peace and love in the world through assisting the poor and needy - the Sisters Missionaries of Charity. Despite not being Christians, we had the honour of joining them for a food distribution event at their mission. So happy to offer our time and labour
DECEMBER 29th REFLECTION: The silhouette of the small sampan in the foreground is only visible due to the reflection of the lights on the sunset cruise boat behind it. Riverside atmosphere is enhanced by the refections
DECEMBER 30th POP: This prompt came a day too early for me. I will be waiting until midnight tomorrow to pop the cork on the bubbles but we’re ready to celebrate a new beginning
DECEMBER 31st LOOKING BACK: from the start line down the line up for the New Years Eve Parade in Phnom Penh. It’s all about to start happening
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