Conversations

Conversation while biking around Angkor, in an area not many bikes get to:
“Are you alone?”
“Yes.”
“No boyfriend?”
“No.”
“Are you not scared by yourself?”
“Ehh, no!”

And I’m not scared. Though generally I don’t go into dark quiet alleyways by myself in the middle of the night, so that helps. (and when I do, I might be a little bit nervous. Doubt having a boyfriend there would make me less nervous though :P ).
I’ve had similar conversations throughout my trip, only yesterday was asked if I was married. When I said no, the person responded with ”ahh, not yet”. Oh yes, ‘not yet’, that’s the only polite answer to that question in countries like Cambodia, Thailand and Laos, heh.
But no, I won’t get married ever again. I might be in a long term serious relationship again, but I don’t believe I need a piece of paper and outdated tradition to do that.

Another exchange while biking around Angkor:

“You buy book lady?”
“No” (while chuckling)
“Why you laugh?” (while smiling)
“Ehh” (Shrugs, while laughing).

Well, my dear boy, I’m not sure. Because every second person asks me the same thing, or similar. Because I still find it amusing being called lady.
But really it’s sad, that they have to walk around hassling tourists all day, just to make a few dollars, and probably hardly ever have any luck. Unfortunately, I don’t need a book on Angkor. I already have a book on Cambodia. I already have a scarf. One bracelet is enough for me. I don’t need water or fruit every 10 minutes. Sorry :(

I guess it’s a case of ‘gotta keep laughing, otherwise you’ll cry’. Same goes for me being sick, though I admit to crying once the other night, meh. First time in months I’ve cried though!