Russian markets
After a decent sleep-in and a good brekkie it was time to check out the famous Russian Markets; so we all hopped in the tuk tuks and headed on over. We never tire of the tuk tuks, all the sights, sounds, smells and buisness of Phnom Penh is such an assault on the senses. The markets are a Cambodian cultural emersion; so many different things to see at every turn that we didn’t know where to start. Everything was so cheap it was difficult to haggle, it was most definitely a fine art which we have yet to learn.
After an agreed meeting time we had lunch up the road at “Daughters of Cambodia”. They are an amazing charity that take in sex workers to get them out of that line of work, give them a much better future by upskilling them and giving them a real purpose to their lives. They sell an assortment of different products that the girls make which goes back through the system to help other vulnerable women. The restaurant is very environmentally conscious and try to minimise waste, which was a refreshing change.
The rest of the day was spent by getting supplies for everyone, relaxing for a little before a really nice dinner back in town.
One of the classic purchases made at the markets was a kromer, which everyone has many opinions on how to wear. Here are our “101 best ways to use a Kromer”.
1. Scarf
2. Sweet rag
3. Head band
4. Sling
5. Tourniquet
6. Cold patch
7. Cat toy
8. Tissue
9. Bottle opener
10. Baby carrier
11. Glasses holder
12. Hand wipe
13. Face mask
14. N95 particle mask
15. Smell protection
16. Cuffs
17. Whip
18. Stubby holder
19. Burp cloth
20. Shopping bag
21. Curtain
22. Toilet paper
23. Oven mits
24. Under wear
25. Nappy
26. Stretching
27. Bandage
28. Dog lead
29. Tea towel
30. Dog collar
31. Towel
32. Skipping rope
33. Table runner
34. Cushion
35. Screen cleaner
36. Art
37. Sweet corn holder
38. Tickler
39. Chamois
40. Bath mat
41. Blindfold
42. Eye mask
43. Long load indicator
44. Flag
45. Blanket
46. Bandana
47. Draft stopper
48. Suitcase identifier
49. Swing
50. Packing gauze
51. Splint holder
52. Compression bandage
53. Surgical drape
54. Do not disturb
55. Gift
56. Cape
57. Magical reveal
58. Picnic blanket
59. Tree trail marker
60. Mop head
61. Belly belt
62. Floor protector
63. Ear muffs
64. Ear phone retainer
65. Bike tassel
66. Sling shot
67. Fly swat
68. Bull fight
69. Turbin
70. Baby toys
71. Baby swaddle.
72. Bunting
73. Egg catching
74. Child restraint on motor bike
75. Clothes line
76. Cow lead
77. Sushi roller
78. Tie
79. Harvest basket
80. Dramatic exit
81. Fashion statement
82. Mummification
83. Craveat
84. Dog poo bag
85. Hands free phone use
90. Back scratcher
91. Flying fox
92. Bag strap
93. Rhythmic gymnastics
94. Menstrual pad
95. Three legged race
96. Change table cover
97. Food protector
98. Fishing net
99. Raffle prize
100. Bird cage cover.
101. Hide Voldemort.
We hope you enjoyed this list and that you can use some of these ideas to help you with your everyday life and experiences. It was a ripper day and we are keen for the next one.
Cheers from the lads, Troy and Danny.
