The Cambodia Experience

 Sorry there has been a longer gap than normal, but I have been recovering from a nasty tummy bug, but I got to Siem Reap, albeit using a wheelchair through the airports! I think today is Tuesday, we arrived Sunday. The others did some exploring on Sunday evening and then hired a tuktuk for the day yesterday. They started the temple hunting and came back to the hotel for lunch.

We all went to Angkor Wat for the sunset, but unfortunately it wasn't a good one, however it gave me a feel for the area. 

The Angkor metropolis covers 70 sq miles and was hidden in the jungle until over a century ago, of course the local people knew it was there.....

Large fortified cities, of which much stone work remains, quite remarkable. Many thousands visit each day, and Siem Reap is built on Ankor tourism, but despite the hoards it is worth seeing

We are staying at FCC Angkor, which is based around a former colonial mansion close to the town centre, the place is a little tired, but the service is excellent. Our tuktuk is supplied with a coolbox with cool towels and cold bottles of water, which is much needed after even short walks around in the heat....up to 36C today. We are following advice by going out early then returning to the hotel circa 11-11.30 for a swim and a cool off.

Today we visited the Angkor Thom and Bayon, the elephant terrace and the royal palace. Some of the carvings are fantastic, so detailed and crisp 

More later....