Today was supposed to be another 100km+ day, but started on a very busy highway dodging trucks yet again.  After riding this for 10km, we decided to transfer for part of our route to the quieter backroads.  This proved to be a good choice, as the back road proved very scenic, through rice paddies and quaint little villages by the river. There were lots of people fishing, and kids running out to meet us or wave as we went past.   At a rest stop Ken treated everyone to a large Durian which he bought from a street vendor.  For most, it was their first time eating what is described as the most delicious fruit in the world, or the worst, depending on their palate.

We arrived at a resort on the beach, so most of the riders cooled off in the calm and deserted beach (although Sean insisted it was abnormally calm compared to Australian waters!)

Sihanoukville is one of the cities in China’s ‘Belt and Road Initiative’, a modern day Silk Road, so the area is home to a large population of expat Chinese. Dinner was from the resort’s Chinese inspired menu, a good way to refuel our tired muscles.  We watched another magnificent sunset over the horizon as it set over the sea.