The perfect day in Kep, Cambodia

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We have travelled from the Capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh to the sleepy coastal town of Kep. An easy 2.5-hour bus trip to Kampot and a 30min tuk-tuk ride brought us to our hotel situated on a small peninsula that encompasses a wildlife preserve.

Our lovely hotel is located 1.6 km from the main town and beach area, but we are only two minutes away from the ocean if we stroll down the road. This easy access to the ocean inspired the start to our perfect day.

When you are travelling, every day should be enjoyed but some certainly stand out. This particular idyllic day began with by walking past the lazy cows who have just been let out for their morning graze. Having the beachfront to yourself, you take your time walking to the promenade and are careful not to get splashed by the incoming tide.

Looking at the ocean and incoming tide in Kep, Cambodia

Looking right, you see the empty beach huts that on a high-season day, you imagine would be packed with beach goers. Looking left, past the jetty in the distance, you see hints that the sun is trying to break free from the horizon.

Welcome to early morning in Kep, Cambodia
with cows, beach huts, palm trees and the ocean

Taking photographs of the sunrise at Kep was a great experience. Especially the moments when you put down the camera and simply enjoy the beautiful colours bringing in a new day.

Sunrise in Kep, Cambodia

After enjoying our breakfast back at our resort, we settled in the tree house overlooking our pool to enjoy a bit of a breeze while reading and relaxing. For a change of pace, we would go for a swim and lie next to the pool.

View from our tree house at Palm House Boutique Hotel, Kep, Cambodia

When tummies started to grumble, we grabbed the hotel’s bicycles and headed into town. It took me a while before getting my balance after not cycling for so many years, but the flat and wide coastal road (with very little traffic) was the perfect place to get back on a bike.

In town, directly opposite the main beach, a thatched restaurant gave us a great local meal that was washed down with ice-cold drinks. We continued on our bikes along the peninsula to the crab market, passing families of monkeys that had come down from the preserve.
Sitting next to the coastal road around the Kep peninsula in Cambodia.

Cycling back, we quickly realised that soon we would feel the time we had spent on a bicycle saddle. But making that tomorrow’s problem we stopped at a beach bar for a drink and to catch our breath. A late swim back at the hotel was an excellent way to cool down before an early night of blissful sleep.

How are we ever going to manage to top this day? 

Comments

  1. Unknown6 April 2016 at 00:24

    Can’t believe you survived a bicycle ride… was still laughing at you in Siem Reap complaining about your sore rear ends… ha ha ha…

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