Adventure is out there

Our travels, to see where the world takes us Les mer

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Prasat Kravan, Siem Reap, Cambodia
9. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
A bonus temple which wasn't on our itinerary for the day so an enjoyable surprise! There was a large event being set up around the temple, a banquet which was very expensive (as we were told by our tuk tuk driver). We hadn't seen a temple set out like this previously, as there was 5 structures in a line, each with a shrine inside.Les mer
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Southern Gate, Siem Reap, Cambodia
9. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
One of the main gates used around the area so we passed through a few times - so magnificent each time. The massive gate is imposing, although I found it amusing that cars, tuk tuks, scooters etc still use this gate - as its not actually that wide so sometimes you need to wait your turn to go through.

The carvings in front display 'The Churning of the Ocean of Milk', which we found in other areas too, but this was very well preserved.Les mer
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Cambodia Landmine Museum, Siem Reap
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A somber but interesting start to the morning. Our tour guide had lost a leg by stepping on a landmine as a child, and the blast had also killed his brother and sister. He was able to tell us his story, and gave us details about the gentlemen who set up the musuem - and who also found all the bombs which we currently on display. An eye opening experience, but our guide was very positive for the future, only wanting to be able to help orphans and injured children in the same way he was helped.Les mer
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Banteay Srei, Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
This was a fantastically ornate temple that was outside of the city complex. Small but beautiful, and it was in remarkable condition.
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Kbal Spean, Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
After an exhausting trek up the side of a mountain we were greeted by a wonderful waterfall, and then traced along the river to find 1000 year old carvings in the river bed. A surreal experience as hundreds of butterflies and dragonflies danced along the river too, almost framing the carvings that were unlike anything we have seen before.Les mer
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ReisendeVery different and amazing!
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Lolei, Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
A smaller site with 4 large shrines, the sun was beating down on the area with hardly any shade so wasn't able to spend too much time unfortunately. It was interesting to be able to see the metal support structures that have been put in place though.Les mer
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Preah Ko, Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
A large temple site but a lot was under reconstruction, I enjoyed the bull (nandi) statues in front - I've liked this noble bull since we first saw a sculpture of him back at the Champa Museum in Vietnam!Les mer
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Bakong, Siem Reap, Cambodia
10. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Another large temple, Luke decided to climb this while I encircled and enjoyed from ground level. It had a modern wat situated right behind which was an interesting contrast. Really impressive structure on the skyline!Les mer
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ReisendeI like this one 👏
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Wat Preah Prom Rath, Siem Reap, Cambodia
11. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Interesting modern Wat (with some ancient buildings still remaining), it has a unusual reclining Buddha inside, and carvings across the inside of the walls which depict Buddha's life. Very colourful. Nice garden area outside to relax in, and we saw the monks feeding the local dogs too.Les mer
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Fruit Bats, Siem Reap, Cambodia
12. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We found a colony of fruit bats living in the trees almost by accident, and loved seeing watching them! We first found them in the daytime, and went back to see them at dusk when they are more active. Much bigger than the bats we have seen previously, although just as much squabbling goes on. Their wing span was huge, and it was great to see them fly around.Les mer
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Prasat Preah Palilay, Siem Reap,Cambodia
14. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
We decided to revisit some temples at Sunset on our last day, and managed to explore one more that I hadn't been feeling well enough to see on the first day. What a temple to nearly miss! Beautiful and stunning in the golden hour sunLes mer
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ReisendeWow wow wow! Love the trees growing around it!
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Ta Dumbong, Battambang, Cambodia
17. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A statue of a black man carrying a stick, in the middle of a roundabout, that locals were offering tributes to. The story behind the statue is suitably odd too, explaining that the stick is magic and helped to overthrow a king. His name is connected to the name of the city too.Les mer
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Wat Samrong Knong, Battambang, Cambodia
17. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
A large wat with ancient structures surrounding it, the site was used by the Khmer Rouge as a prison with interrogation and torture rooms, as well as a killing field.

There was a large stupa dedicated to the innocent lives lost, called the Well of Shadows, which includes scenes of the atrocies commited as well as ashes and skulls of victims. On the site there is also small musuem and a school, that is used to both teach children about the acts of the Khmer Rouge as well as further their education with English lessons.

A sombering part of the day, and an honest conversation with our tuk tuk driver, who was grateful that his parents were only put to hard labour during this time. He told stories of starvation, and witnessing horrendous acts, as well as his frustration in the current political climate. As with all Cambodians we have spoken with, he looks forward to better times for his children.Les mer
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ReisendeI am glad you get to talk to the locals and hopefully there will be a brighter future
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Ek Phnom Pagoda, Battambang, Cambodia
17. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Another ancient temple, but this one has only been partially restored. You can imagine the scale this would have been while walking around though.

A newer temple has been built in front, which is quite the contrast against the ruin. There is also a large Buddha which has been built to the side, unfinished unfortunately as the addition wasn't welcomed by all.Les mer
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Killing Cave, Battambang, Cambodia
17. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
I have no photos of the killing cave, or words to explain the atrocies that happened there. Only photos of a beautiful horizon, taken from the resting place of many, many people.

It was an almost respite from the other sites as there were no signs with english explanations to read, but the suffering was still obvious as the skulls of the dead stared out from the shrine, and bones of other victims rested on the cave floor.Les mer
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Bat Cave, Battambang, Cambodia
17. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
After returning down from the mountain we were able to have a drink with some locals, chat more with our tuk tuk driver... and then witness millions of bats flying out of their cave!

They streamed out in an orderly queue, the cloud getting darker as we stood there watching. They curved around the carved Buddha on the side of the hill, then flew into the night in mumurations. We watched for almost 20 minutes in amazement, and bats were still emerging from the cave while we headed back in our tuk tuk.Les mer
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Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, Phnom Penh
20. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Our first stop of what we knew would be a difficult day. The audio tour was included in the price, and although not enjoyable we appreciated the extra information given as the site was surprisingly small, and barren (as buildings had been torn down to reuse the materials).

A must see in Phnom Penh, but for all the wrong reasons.Les mer
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Musuem, Phnom Penh
20. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We decided to go for lunch before visiting the prison, which was a welcome break in a hard day. The audio tour was out of our budget unfortunately, but the photos, displays, and drawings were enough to understand.

A must see in Phnom Penh again, not enjoyable but needed.Les mer
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Alserkal Mosque, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
21. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
First stop of the day on our wanderings, and a quick one! Not much to add as we didn't go in, but got some photos instead from the large car park.
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Wat Phnom Daun Penh, Phnom Penh,Cambodia
21. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
A hilltop Wat which was lovely to wander round on a lazy Sunday morning. We sat and watched locals playing games, enjoyed the atmosphere and a hornbill flew right past us too!
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Preah Bat Samdech statue, Phnom Penh
21. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Beautiful area with fountains and lights leading up to the area, really nicely lit up in the evening.
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Independence monument,Phnom Penh,Cambodi
21. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Beautiful monument in the middle of a roundabout, this looked stunning lit up! It was quite the contrast with the modern skyscrapers behind.
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Kampot, Cambodia
22.–30. jan. 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
A lovely town to relax and explore, we absolutely loved our time here. It reminded us slightly of Battambang (although with far less dust!) as the buildings were a similar style and it still had the amazing light.

One of my favourite things to do was sit by the river watching the sunset over the varied landscape.

Can't forget to mention the giant durian in the centre of the main roundabout, although we still didn't get to try durian here as it wasn't in season.Les mer
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Salt Fields, Kampot, Cambodia
25. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We got to have a wander around the salt fields, try some salt (which was unsurprisingly salty but lovely flavour!), and saw the workers dredging the field, and loading up bags of salt into a truck.
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Trapeang Sangkae Mangrove Forest, Kampot
25. januar 2024, Kambodsja ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We visited as part of a tour and was great to see the community planting the mangrove forests. You were able to stay at this location too, which looked idyllic, and have boat tours. It was also used for teaching school children so a wonderful initiative.Les mer
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