Early start to the day. Got my scooter then off to Angkor Wat. A rather steep climb up to the top and numbers are limited. Carried on to Angkor Thom which is huge (Thom means big). More of an estate…
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Day 32: Angkor National Museum
but well worth it. Gave me a bit more of an understanding of some of the elements in the temples. Like the Naga which appears on balustrades everywhere and in Churning of the Ocean of Milk motifs. And lots of…
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Day 31: Banteay Srei, Kbal Spean, the Cambodia Landmine Museum and Ta Som
So today I decided to rent a scooter. Yesterday’s tuk tuk driver decided he’d chase me down and see if he could get another trip out of me (my fault for giving a generous tip). He turned up at the…
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Day 30: Kompong Pluk, Prasat Lolei, Preah Ko, Prasat Bakong
Thursday 26th May The highlight of my trip to South East Asia – travelling around Angkor Wat. Or more precisely the Siem Reap province because there Angkor Wat is just one of the many temples here. I started off by…
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Day 29: Golden Temple Villa, Peace Cafe, Artisans Angkor
A chilled day. Long swim (200 lengths) then checked out and into my new hotel, the gorgeous Golden Temple Villa. I cannot recommend them enough. Really. Go there now. Then Peace Cafe And Artisans Angkor These guys are trained up…
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