Hi.

I recently retired and plan on spending 6 months of the year in KoW (Phnom Penh). I'm not a big drinker but do enjoy a puff or two, not into the hard stuff. I have already done two 6 months trips to KoW pre-covid-19. I have already done all the tourist attractions in Phnom Penh: Killing Field, S21, Palace, Museum, and Diamond Island. I have already done Siem Reap/Angkor Wat and Kampot/Kep. No real desire to see Sihanoukville from what I have read. Not into mass Chinese or casinos. I'm not really into the girly bar scene either.

What is there to do in Phnom Penh to pass the time away? I play a lot of Pickleball here in Canada. Is there anywhere to play Pickleball in PP? Is there any sporting activities to participate in besides soccer or golf. Are there people who meet up on a regular basis to play card games (cribbage, euchre etc), board games or to do activities?

I'm hoping to be back in November for another 6 months.

Thanks in advance.

More importantly, what would you want to do? Did you retire because you are sick of working, or because perhaps you have a project in mind like writing a book or inventing something life-changing.

"The effect the Aristotlean Mean would have on human augmentation and the environment, as an institution."

Robotics and nano robotics?

Perhaps an alternative to trees for taking CO2 out of our air.

Or cribbage (forget cards; you wont make it through customs). Cards are for sale and you can readily purchase a deck, but you can't use it.

Freightdog wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:27 am Badminton. We used to go regularly prior to COVID, over at Olympic.
Tennis there, too, but that has had to be sidelined a little.
I’ve no idea about pickle ball- I just googled it as I had no idea. It’s 4am, so do excuse me; it looks like tennis played with a crepe pan.

I think the gubbinsment have introduced capital punishment for perpetrators of card games. Or at least excessive tea money bills.

At the moment I seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time reading badly written technical crap, which has curtailed more sociable efforts.

Thanks for the reply.

Played a bit of badminton in my younger days. Kind of enjoy it but haven't played in years. Will definitely check into when I get back.

As for tennis, I don't have the mobility for that game. Even in my younger days. It's what I call a game of "fetch". Always chasing after the balls that I miss.

I know they are against gambling but there are card games that are just for fun. Like the games I mentioned. I guess it could be considered gambling if money change hands to the winner. Same could be said about pool. Lots of people play pool there.

Pseudonomdeplume wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 6:46 am More importantly, what would you want to do? Did you retire because you are sick of working, or because perhaps you have a project in mind like writing a book or inventing something life-changing.

"The effect the Aristotlean Mean would have on human augmentation and the environment, as an institution."

Robotics and nano robotics?

Perhaps an alternative to trees for taking CO2 out of our air.

Or cribbage (forget cards; you wont make it through customs). Cards are for sale and you can readily purchase a deck, but you can't use it.

WTF. You lost me there with your gibberish but to answe the part I did comprehend.

I retired because I was getting close to retirement and the company was downsizing. I'm single and don't have kids or ex-wife. I took the buyout for early retirement. I'm not rich but I figure if I live within my means, I can have a comfortable retirement. I have always said you can't take it with you when you die. Might as well enjoy life while I have my health. Who know what the future have in store for me.

I live in northern Canada. If you ever been here in the winters, you know why I get the hell out of here for 6 months of the year. It's cheaper to live in KoW then here. Including the airfare.

What I like to do during my retirement is just to enjoy what life has to offer and stay active. I don't want to spend my days drinking in bars or chasing girls.

I don't want to do any teaching but I thought I might look into if there are any locals that get together on a regular bases to practice conversational English. I would real like that. Learn about Cambodia culture and maybe some Khmer and in turn pass on some English conversational skill and Canadian/western culture. Make some local friends and contacts. I'm not on FB. If anyone know if something like this exist in pp, it would be greatly appreciated.

As for playing card, please see my previous reply.

The Cambodian Country Club is a little out of the way but it's a very nice place to spend your free time. They have tennis, badminton, volleyball, quite a large swimming pool and the locals who go there are all very classy. I am sure you will easily find intelligent conversation with many visitors. You can even rent an apartment there.

hairdo wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 8:20 am The Cambodian Country Club is a little out of the way but it's a very nice place to spend your free time. They have tennis, badminton, volleyball, quite a large swimming pool and the locals who go there are all very classy. I am sure you will easily find intelligent conversation with many visitors. You can even rent an apartment there.

Thanks.

Will put that on my list of things to check out.

Yes, they have that too, it's a real country club.

Newinkow wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:19 am

Freightdog wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 4:27 am Badminton. We used to go regularly prior to COVID, over at Olympic.
Tennis there, too, but that has had to be sidelined a little.
I’ve no idea about pickle ball- I just googled it as I had no idea. It’s 4am, so do excuse me; it looks like tennis played with a crepe pan.

I think the gubbinsment have introduced capital punishment for perpetrators of card games. Or at least excessive tea money bills.

At the moment I seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time reading badly written technical crap, which has curtailed more sociable efforts.

Thanks for the reply.

Played a bit of badminton in my younger days. Kind of enjoy it but haven't played in years. Will definitely check into when I get back.

As for tennis, I don't have the mobility for that game. Even in my younger days. It's what I call a game of "fetch". Always chasing after the balls that I miss.

I know they are against gambling but there are card games that are just for fun. Like the games I mentioned. I guess it could be considered gambling if money change hands to the winner. Same could be said about pool. Lots of people play pool there.

It's what I call a game of "fetch". Always chasing after the balls that I miss.


You can still play that game here, it's a lot of fun, but you have to get your own dog and ball first.