Sihanoukville, Cambodia.  Our tour was titled "highlights" but it would be more like "lowlights".  Our first stop was the "Snake Farm" resort.  It was really bad, an assortment of snakes, lizards, crocodiles, birds and one poor monkey.  The conditions were not good, small cages with concrete floors and the plexiglas snake cases were so cloudy it was hard to see inside.  Our next stop was a Temple that was in very poor condition and it was overrun with children trying to sell us trinkets and adults begging.  We also visited the large local market that was very dark inside and had narrow isles.  The real highlight was a stop for one hour at a beach resort where we were able to sit and watch the ocean and have some snacks and drinks.
While the country seems to be trying it is clearly a daunting task.  The infrastructure is very poor, there is trash everywhere, high unemployment.  Everything is dirty and unattractive.
A history of French colonization, Viet Nam War, Khymer Rouge and all the murders during a long civil war have left this country well behind.
We now have two sea days which is a good thing as Noel now has a cold also.

The main isle of the market

Different types of dried fish

Colorful displays of fruits and veggies

Huge bags of tiny hot chilies

Unusual delivery vehicle, small engine on front steered with long handles. Nice carved bed frame!

Beach resort was a highlight