For my first day in Phnom Penh, I hired a tuk tuk for the afternoon and spent some time visiting some tourist sights. A tuk tuk is basically a little open air cart driven by a guy on a moterbike. Traffic in Cambodia is crazy- I’ve seen one or two traffic signals, but haven’t seen anyone who obeys them. It’s basically a free-for-all of people on bicyles, motorbikes, tuk tuks, and cars and trucks. It’s not uncommon to see an entire family (mom, dad, and two kids) on a bike the size equivalent of a vespa. Everyone is darting and weaving in and out, and at any given moment the person in front of you could stop, change lanes, or cut across all of the lanes to make a turn with no warning. Crossing the street is no different- you basically wait for small break in traffic and then start walking. Everyone just steers around you. (If my parents are reading this- not to worry: when I leave the hotel I’m covered in bubble wrap, wearing a helmet, and carrying an air bag).
View from the tuk tuk:
First stop was Wat Phnom, 
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