We woke up early as he had another long day ahead; breakfast in the hotel was scrumptious and I even contemplated of having a dip in the small salt water pool, but nah, I changed my mind.
This infamous prison, converted from a school, was a grotesque site of torment and murder during the Khmer Rouge regime. I can't deny how troubled I felt while visiting this historical place; the buildings are old and rather dilapidated, but you could somehow feel the tragicness in its atmosphere. Somehow you could feel the walls were wailing with despair and agony, and the blowing wind echoing the cries of the victims who die decades ago. I just couldn't wait to get out of this horrendous place!
Outside the prison lies rows of tuk-tuk drivers offering to take you to the killing fields of Choeung Ek, which I didn't feel like going. There was just too much negative "chi" to take in one day! Hence, we decided to go to the Russian Market for some shopping and catch lunch somewhere on the way.
The Russian Market or known locally as Psar Toul Tom Poung was far more interesting; you could just get anything there! Groceries, textiles, cooking utensils, hardware, etc., in addition to stalls selling souvenirs for tourists like us, you name it! We bought a few souvenirs, had lunch at a nearby restaurant, then took a tuk-tuk back to our hotel for a short nap before a late evening stroll.
It was then when I discovered "amok" and fell deeply in love with it! While foraging for food, we stopped at a restaurant along Sisowatch Quay. I wasn't that keen on having anymore Cambodian food as it just wasn't my thing, but I decided to give it another try since everyone says "amok" is Cambodia's national dish. And thank God I did try! I instantaneously fell in love with it! This creamy curry, rich with coconut milk and herbs, is just awesome, and so addictive that I'm starting to suspect they add marijuana into it! Since then, I had amok like almost everyday until I left Cambodia!
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