Paula vs the Motorcycle

It was an interesting day. Yesterday the whole office went dead with a big surge. I did not realize that it fried my charger until today. I had to spend $90 to get a new one. So, no computer until the afternoon. I realize that my computer is a life line to reality… maybe good, maybe bad.

The office was pretty unproductive, given the lack of a compressor (remember there are no lights for 14 hours a day, so everyone relies on a compressor. So I read my kindle .. lonely planet Cambodia to get ready for the last leg of my trip.
I also took my orange Kurta to be hemmed (it will cost me $1). I decided there was too much orange and to wear it with jeans or as a dress (although it is see thru).

While walking back from the seamstress, I was trying to avoid a puddle (you never know what is in the water) and took a motorcycle down; I really mean down. The poor guy fell trying to avoid me. Now, I know some would think it was my fault, but the cycles turn their motor off when they go downhill to save gas, so you cannot hear them. I still was on the side of the street, but he wasn’t planning on my swerve. Thankfully the guy did not hit me.

I left the office early (again no electricity so nothing to do) to get started on my move to a new hotel. Now the real adventure starts!! The hotel I went to did not have a room, so they sent me to another hotel (I think it is somehow related) down the road. There were all men and a lot of smoke.. did I feel uncomfortable. I got out of there quick and finally found a hotel with one room left; April is tourist season. I had to pay $32 for a very plain room and no breakfast included. Wow am I spoiled at my other hotel.

I will move to a new hotel tonight that is only $20 (no breakfast). I guess it is the price I pay to be in the midst of the tourists… am I nuts. But I am close to where I can get an early massage, facial, and reike for $20. I think it is going to be a good Saturday.

Namaste