© the eye of lady penh by skatimini

Silk Island

From wikipedia: Silk is a natural protein fiber. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity. The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fiber which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles thus producing different colors.

That's not the side of silk you get to discover on a day trip to the Silk Island. Negotiate your trips with one of the boat owners on the riverside (Sisowath Quay), and follow the steps of our grand reporter skatimini!