Monsoon dounpour

On a very hot afternoon, we went for bamboo shopping: we have a new idea to "reduce" the cieling height of our main bar room. We barely managed to reach the destination, and ... it got started! It was a beautiful downpour! It lasted only about an hour, but it probably managed to fill all the surrou...

Forced break in our work

For four days, we have been idle on the blog, because no acivities took place at home. The customs office has not yet defined the amount of tax to the agency which deal with our container; so the whole thing is at the dead ponit. We are guessing that the office has a problem whether to apply the h...

A moment for ourselves

We have been here for 4 weeks. A lot has happened so far: Adek has got a visa for six months (for the time being). Mine’s been running since February 2018 up to February 2019. I have the work permit (expires at the end of this year). Further matters of legal residence and running the business are ...

The most important piece of furniture in the bar!

Well, there it is! A bar came to the bar! Actually, to the bistro and cocktail bar. One hour of the assembling it -  and you can start drinking. Unfortunately, the bar is poorly stocked - only two small bottles of Polish vodka bitter-sweet). A robust piece of furniture; we believe that even a few...

Playing with bamboo

In anticipation of the decision of the customs office in the capital, we are trying to find some activities to absorb our thoughts and at the same time to move our preparations forward. Today we have been dealing with bamboo ... Did it sound ambiguous? On the main Kampot street there is a store w...

Public/Bank holiday

Today, Monday, September 24, is a public holiday. Offices and banks are closed. Besides, life goes on normally. It is the Constitution and Coronation Day. A bit of Camodian newest history: "On September 21, 1993, a new constitution was announced in Cambodia, and three days later, on September 24,...

Almost a lion

Our "lion" eats on pretty tableware, but we do not know if he appreciates it. He still runs away from us and only wants to have a full bowl. He lives "outside", which makes us happy, because he is not at home at night. He also deals with his affairs in the neighbourhood. He worries us a bit becau...

Guest suite

Well, another Saturday has come, and our container is still not here. Actually, it is. But in Sihanoukville, in the harbour. And it's waiting. It's waiting for the formalities to be completed. The customs office in Phnom Penh do not hurry to issue a "judgment". And without this, there’s no step f...