Fuel Stop

It was time to take on more fuel and it always seems to be a major ordeal. Unfortunately, we can’t just pull up to a pump. We contact fuel companies in Phnom Penh who have trucks that can bring the fuel to us. The most recent company that has had the lowest price is called PTT. They come and we have a hose that is connected to their truck. In past purchases we weren’t sure what we received is what we paid for, so now we have our own meter to double check. Rick is watching over it. Inevitably, the crew gets gas on their uniforms and all over the back deck, but the tanks get full and we are on our way. You can imagine this is a large part of our budget! We have two generators that rotate running 24/7 to provide electricity for everything from air cons to Rick’s dental compressor. The gas guzzler is the engines that move the ship from one village to another. This year we are moving down one side of river then return on opposite side. Not sure if this helps with gas, but it’s a plan! Gail