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Angkor Whhhatttt
We like Siem Reap very much indeed. It reminds us of Luang Prabang. It is sunny, a bit rural, has lots to do and has a really nice atmosphere - regardless of the fact that Angkor Wat is just around the corner! A new hotel is cheap and cheerful, but best of all it has a big gangle of 18 year old boys in charge at reception who are very giggley and …
Temples and Tuk-Tuks
Greetings from Siem Reap, Cambodia! We were only here 2 nights, so we packed in as much action as we could. As I mentioned in the Singapore entry, the purpose of this visit was to see the temples of the Angkor World Heritage Site, primarily Angkor Wat. This was one of the last additions to our trip itinerary. We figured since we were so close, we …
Angkor Wat Day 1
... you get properly ripped off! But you have to pay for the true experience and knowledge of what you see before you. I was right with my assumption that most of Cambodian tourism and companies are owned by foreigners. Our guide confirmed this. We started our tour at 930 an finished at 530 just before sunset! It was painful hot with no wind at all and by midday I was flagging. We started our tour in Ta Promh. A temple built by the king on ...
Kingdom of Cambodia
... and its tropical weather.
The Khmer Empire flourished for over 600 years which allowed kings to dominate much of Southeast Asia and accumulate immense power and wealth. In fact, in its 13th-14th century heyday, Angkor was among the most (if not the most) populous cities in the world with a population estimated at 1 million. The kingdom built temples such as Angkor Wat and facilitated the ...
Round two...
... my lucky day to get lost it seems). I had a double wash and condition with massage (including the obligatory WHACK WHACK WHACK) then a blow dry. Walked out feeling a million bucks for a mere $5. Very happy girl right here!
Even got a few compliments in the afternoon- Cambodians are very complimentary people, I like it.
One compliment was from a tuktuk driver....
him: I like your ear
me: pardon??
him: your ear. pretty! I like!
me: ...