Well the time has come to leave The Kingdom of Wonder. Its been a three and a half years this time. I moved out of my home at the resort nearly a month ago. I could have lived there forever but I need to go back home try to get an agent for my new book , network and live a different life. I have … Continue reading THE KOOKABURRAS ARE CALLING
It occured to me the other day to see how long I have lived here at the resort, I did the math and lastThursday celebrated my thousandth day living here. There won’t be a two thousand or even 1400 as I have decided to return to my homeland in June. I’ve finished my second book and want to give it its best shot as my … Continue reading 1,000 days.
Well at last I have time to update you on whats going on. Firstly I published my book, actually had a book launch in August. It was a great launch day all my friends turned up. I sold 11 books, had to sign them all. Most admitted they only bought it in case I became famous and they could sell it. I only had 30 … Continue reading Mangoes & My Novel
Sorry its been a while. Since I last wrote I have been back to Melbourne , published my book and looking into putting it on kindle. The wet so far has been spasmodic , 7 inches one day and sunny for weeks then more rain as I write this its been raining for 2 days straight. I purchased some gum boots while I was home … Continue reading MIDDLE OF THE WET
Two weddings I attended, all weddings here are in big marquees set out in front of the brides house or as near as possible, both weddings were on empty land next to the brides house. Everyone dresses to the nines , sparkles , glittering necklaces, high heels hair and makeup fabulous as westerners we look a bit below par as the local Khmer ladies all … Continue reading MARRIAGES, MOUNTAINS AND MONKEYS.
Its certainly been awhile since I wrote on here. the main instigator of this is utter and pure laziness. You get into the groove here of just plodding along. I have moved just before Christmas to a new self contained unit at Bohemiaz, I even have a back yard and a shed. The backyard was just dirt and piled with leaves and debris . I … Continue reading LAZY IN KAMPOT
I spelt it wrong but it looks better as a title.I have eased into a calmness here in my tranquil gardens , well not mine!! Although I do have my own little garden now outside my bungalow. I have bought an umbrella and stand it was 20 dollars altogether the Umbrella is advertising german beer , its orange but suits the area quite well. A … Continue reading Kampot kalm
Well after about 3 weeks of moving from my house sitting house to a week at my friends new house finally I am settled in to a tiny little round house @ bohiemz resort. Its about 6 kms from town but close to a mini mart and a second hand book shop . Its close to my friends house and Jeni lives just down the … Continue reading Moving .
I live in a village of sorts, although now its a suburb full of fancy houses and true Khmer houses. The area is a Muslim area so I have the joy of hearing call to prayer which reminds me of living in Malaysia where I lived between two mosques and I love those dawn and dusk calls. People have very fancy 4 wheel drives or … Continue reading MANGO RAIN
So I am now a house dweller and a dog adoptee. The nameless dog who is now named Rex belongs to my friend who rents this house. He has some health problems to deal with before he comes over so as I wrote in my last blog I opened up the house after 2 years finally moving in on Saturday. The dog it turns out … Continue reading A house and a dog in Kampot
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