Bayon Temple at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Unfortunately, we don’t get to see the rest of the ruins of Angkor Thom, but it does serve as a good warm-up to our next stop, the 12th century Bayon. At first I don’t really Read More …
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The South Gate at Angkor Thom, Cambodia
We return to the park after lunch and pass Angkor Wat standing regally above it’s moat. There are blankets laid out along the moat and a few groups out enjoying a picnic. Choeun tells us Read More …
Ta Prohm at Angkor in Cambodia
Our next stop is the late 12th century temple of Ta Prohm, which has been left in its “natural” state as an example of how most of the Angkor temples looked when “discovered” by French Read More …
Angkor Wat Cambodia
We have agreed to start the day at 7 a.m., as Choeun suggests this will give us a bit of a break from the worst of both the heat and the other tourists. It’s easy Read More …
A few minor Cambodian temples as a starter
Our rooms are ready when we return to the hotel. Like the rest of the hotel, our room is lovely, but I am particularly delighted with the view beyond my patio. I dump my stuff Read More …
On the Water: Tonle’ Sap, Cambodia
It is still mid-morning when we arrive at the hotel (which is gorgeous) and our rooms are not yet ready. Our itinerary leaves the rest of the day open, but no one wants to “waste” Read More …