Tropical Storm Mirinae - Phnom Penh

The remnants of tropical storm Mirinae approaching Phnom Penh Tuesday afternoon - fortunately greatly weakened since it crossed Vietnam where it killed 50 in flash floods. An hour later while we were watching the King arrive at the end of the boat race festival we were hit with wind and rain unlike anything I have felt in a long time - we were drenched to the bone - no point sheltering we couldnt get any wetter so we walked home the kids enjoying showering under the rooftop downspouts - for obvious reasons no video is available. The only victim was Da's brand new mobile phone which managed to get wet. Opinions differ on how this occurred - her account is that I didnt hold the plastic bag closed tightly enough - my version is that it was already wet before she got it out of her pocket and into the bag - it is obvious which account wins. She was distraught all night - I was the hero this time by assuring her that removing the battery - leaving it in front of the airconditioner and then an hour in the sun and all would be well - it now works perfectly. One has to understand - here having the latest coolest phone is vital for status among your peers - I am using a 10 year old Motorola that I saved for just this purpose - my status is nil and I am the butt of many jokes - but of course I am accustomed to that.