This was the week end of the Water Festival here in Phnom Penh, boat racing on the Tonle Sap and millions of people. I lasts for 3 days and the population of Phnom Penh swells from 1.2 million to over 3 million for the week end with people travelling to the city, from the provences, for the event.

It is a time when families get together and drink beer and have fun whilst watching the boats race. I think it is actually more about ''family'' than the actual event.

Food is plentifull as are beggars and hawkers so watch your wallet if you are intending to visit the festival next year.

Local delicacies can be had from the ladies selling them on the street, like these beetles and grasshoppers that the Khmer people eat as snacks much like we would eat sweeties...

On the last evening of the festival the heavens opened and everyone either got wet or ran for shelter. We ran for shelter. Many interesting sights to be seen. What is this little girl thinking whilst she looks at my friend Chianthy.