Rather difficult to find but worth the effort
Our first attempt in finding Street 93 in Phnom Penh was disastrous. My friend Naomi who lives in this city drove my other friend Tracey and I to Street 93 or where she though it was – who would not think you are in Street 93 when the sign says just that! We drove up and down and couldn’t find any street art; this is the very old part of Phnom Penh where all blogs and internet advice tell us the art is located. This Street 93 has many old homes and small old shops selling car tyres but as mentioned no street art.
We stopped outside an old building which had a street sign of ‘Street 93‘ and Naomi looked at the internet for directions but all we got were GPS coordinates (didn’t really help as we didn’t know how to use them) and other people’s blogs where everyone was saying go to Street 93 and you will enjoy the sights but no specific directions on how to get there. But always interesting to see the tangled overhead wires in Asia and there is no exception of them in Phnom Penh.We decided to take a break and I enjoyed a cold drink, a glass of vegan wine and a roast pumpkin/tomato and capsicum hummus sandwich. By this time outside it had reached around thirty-eight degrees. We decided on Backyard Cafe a fabulous vegetarian/vegan cafe over the road from the Mekong River. By this stage we had wifi so all three of us were in competition to see who could find the exact directions first. Naomi won (after a good hour of us all searching). There are ‘two’ Street 93’s in Phnom Penh – who would have thought and the one with the street art was not properly displayed on the map!!So a couple of days later we hired a tuk tuk driver and off we went…Naomi told our driver Michael what we wanted to see and he knew exactly where to go – the proper Street 93 with lovely old homes and lots of trees and plants. We arrive in the usual stifling heat and hopped out to take a look at the art as well as the very old homes/people relaxing enjoying a coffee and dogs lying in the sun.
I must say the effort to find this street was worth it…I just wish it was a bit cooler to walk around more.Different art is painted on individual walls; some with washing hanging nearby and lots with rubbish on the ground; but all still fabulous.And these painted ladies are particularly beautiful…[first one is my absolute favourite]There are some that are comical…Some for kids…
And some just pretty…I do believe this street is a must see for anyone visiting Phnom Penh.
Gaz said:
The street art was good but the sound of the roast pumpkin/tomato and capsicum hummus sandwich was better 😃
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Little Miss Traveller said:
Looks interesting Sue. Continue to enjoy your visit. We’ve got lovely warm, sunny weather for the Easter weekend here, two days ago I was wearing a padded coat and scarf then yesterday just a cardigan!
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Ostendnomad said:
interesting pieces of street art:).
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JohnRH said:
Great post. Fascinating art. Now, about that wiring problem….
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Lyn Douglas said:
Hi Sue. This street art is fantastic. So very talented. I wish I had seen that rather than the museum etc. I don’t really have fond memories of Phnom Pehn. Happy Easter x
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
I had looked up what to do in PP before I left and saw this..it was worth finding it as PP is so hot and dirty as you well know.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
ha ha – it’s amazing that wiring!!! Thanks John.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you. Wish I was in your weather Marion, really do.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
ha ha…I think you would really enjoy the food over here Gaz. So much variety with lots of meat for you but great vegan dishes for me too (and loving how inexpensive it is).
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Lyn Douglas said:
I was on a tour which meant seeing some places that upset me but we also had free time to do things like the local markets. Have fun
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Gaz said:
I love the idea of tasty yet economical food 😃
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Sophie said:
This is a rather large collection of art!! Wow, very nice, and I also think the best one is that woman with the keys around her neck, fabulous drawing! Your story was funny, though I can imagine how annoying it can also be when the weather outside is too hot and you can’t find what you’re looking for. I remember that this same problem occured to me in Paris, as many streets bear identical names, but some are “street”, other are “road” or “avenue” or “boulevard”, and they don’t stand in the same area at all!! Anyway, I had a question about your meal: what is a vegan wine?? Enjoy the rest of your trip 🙂
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joliesattic said:
Those tangled wires look lethal. I wonder what it is about some cultures, though talented, loving to paint on the walls? Legal graffiti, I call it.
I found some similar to that in Tucson AZ, beautiful and colorful.
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Isabelle said:
It was great you finally found Street 93, a charming place with a nostalgic touch. The street art is eye-catching and brilliant! Enjoy your trip, Sue!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
So sorry to hear you were upset Lyn. Seeing things you don’t need to see will do that I know. We went to some markets here in Siem Reap last night and will return to PP this afternoon. A friend has asked for some jewellery so will pop back to Central Markets before we leave tomorrow morning.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yep pretty frustrating when you can’t find what you are looking for and you don’t know why. Exactly like your trip to Paris. Ah…vegan wine has not been made using egg whites and/or fish in the initial process.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
I know…I think only some states here in Australia have the street art. Melbourne in Victoria is renowned for it.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so much Isabelle.
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Lyn Douglas said:
I really enjoyed my stay in Siem Reap.
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Marta said:
Very pretty! I enjoy seeing street art when I have the chance. I went to Phnom Penh 10 years ago but I didn’t go to this street (I don’t know if the street art was there 10 years ago either!).
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vinneve said:
Some beautiful arts there alright, it would be much more without the rubbish though.
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Rosie said:
Who’d have thought there’d be two Street 93s in the same city?! Looks like it was well worth persevering 🙂
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Lignum Draco said:
It’s great you found it eventually. If in doubt, ask a tuk tuk driver, they know everything. Plus it doesn’t cost much to hire them for the whole day. 🙂
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twobrownfeet said:
Amazing artwork! Reminds me of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes lots of rubbish in Phnom Penh Vinneve.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Rosie. I am so glad we finally found the street.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes that is exactly how we found it the second time. They are great those drivers aren’t they.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ah that’s interesting to hear. Thank you.
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sileas said:
I’m glad you found the right street because the artwork is stunning! What a beautiful neighbourhood!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes it really was unique. So glad we found it.
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vinneve said:
I still want to visit the Country someday.
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