Ooh, that tickles - 9 November 2008

In addition to Angkor Wat and bugs, Siem Reap also has a thriving downtown area catering to tourists. Part of this is the "Night Market" which is open until the wee hours. In spite of what you might think the businesses are all straightforward.

One, though, is quite interesting. You'll see signs talking about fish giving pedicures. Which is odd enough, but when you go to check it out you'll see people with their feet in a little pool, where fish are circling around their feet.

These are doctor fish, and they feed on dead skin.  Supposedly it only takes six one-hour sessions to have your feet feeling like brand new.  I, however, only managed about 13 minutes.

Yep, I'm the only one in the pool, and the fish are quite taken with my dogs.  Jen, as usual, sat this one out.

Oh, and it does stop tickling - after about 10 minutes.