And we're off (nearly)
October 28, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Checked in and flight delayed 2 hours. Could have got the later bus from Bendigo.
Siem Reap 1st Hotel
Oct 28–31, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Our first hotel is beautiful, very grand. Regency Ankor Hotel. Beds are great size, although a bit on the firm side. Water pressure OK and the temperature is good for the humid climate.
Day zero travel day
October 28, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After a 5am start, it was on the bus from Bendigo to Tullamarine. Arrived on time at 8 am, thanks Brian.
Susan arrived by taxi shortly after, and we checked our luggage- 2hour delay! Have a coffee onRead more
Siem Reap
Oct 28–Nov 1, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Some street shots of Siem Reap
Ien Kosei Temple
October 29, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Here is the Temple we spent time at in the morning. This is Kong's Temple. We were also blessed by a monk.
Old Market
October 29, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This is the old market where Sue and I went astray for just a bit.
Lotus farm and Artisan
October 29, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Beautiful lotus flowers and artisan workshop. Tried some fresh lotus seeds, nicely bitter, and the workshop was wonderful. Wood, stone, copper engravings, and silk weaving.
Land mine museum
October 29, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
It's interesting to visit and understand what happened here. There are still over 100 million land mines all over the world.
In Cambodia, over 45000 victims, and every month, 100+ still die fromRead more
Siem Reap
October 29, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Today, we had a local guide who showed us his Cambodia. After a lovely breakfast, 12 of our group jumped on a small bus and headed to a temple, the Old Market, a Lotus field, Artisan, lunch, and thenRead more
Angkor Wat World Heritage
October 30, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
An early start to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Left hotel at 4:30am and arrived to a disappointing sunrise. Still got some lovely photos and had a big walk around the site before it got too hot.Read more
Arriving at our ship
October 30, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We were expecting at 5 hour bus ride to our ship, however as the water levels were high we only had to travel 30mins by bus then onto a boat to take us to our ship, another 20minutes past lake aRead more
Tonle Sap Lake 1st Sunrise
October 31, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Now, this is a sunrise. And we didn't have to get up at 4:00am to travel half an hour and be amongst the crowds.
Kampong Chhnang Floating Village
October 31, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
After the gorgeous sunrise, we were heading onto the Tonle Sap River from the Tonle Sap Lake. Lots of villages and children along the banks. It is school holidays here, so they are at home helpingRead more
Khum Srae Themi (Pottery)
October 31, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Our excursions today was past Kampong Chhnang village, and the whole village is organised around fishing since French colonization.
We went by mini bus to a small village famous for its utilitarianRead more
Another sunset and some river shots
October 31, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Yes, the sunsets are just beautiful. The river is so relaxing and the greenery and villages are amazing. The children are just gorgeous 😍
Our ship is the "Lan Diep"
Kampong Tralach Temple
November 1, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This morning, we had an adventure going by Tuk Tuk to a temple to be blessed, yes, twice in one week! Pur return to ship was by bullock cart. It's very bumpy and not great for your back. Was alreadyRead more
Koh Chen (silver/copper Village)
November 1, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Following our bullock ride, we were back on board for a short trip down river to a silversmith village. It was hot and hotter! Bought a couple of lovely bracelets for my girls.
This is the only placeRead more
Phnom Penh City
November 1, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Arrived in Phnom Penh, however I did not see it as unwell - heat stroke I think.
Slept it off with some help from maxigesic.
I missed some dancing on board and a tuk tuk ride around the city. PhotosRead more
Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Today, we are going to the Royal Palace, National Museum, Central Markets, having lunch in town at the Titanic restaurant, then visiting the former S21 Prison.
Royal Palace Phnom Penh
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ 🌩️ 28 °C
Arrived at the place about 8:30am and once we got off the bus I had a stumble over a discreet hole in the grass. Landing was soft, so there was no damage. There were a lot of people there, and we wereRead more
S21 Prison Phnom Penh
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
The Khmer Rouge genocide between 1975 and 1979 was appalling. This is one of the prisons, which is now a memorial.
Central market and Lunch at Titanic
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Had a lovely lunch looking over the river then onto the market for more shopping.
Street scenes Phnom Penh
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Some street scenes. Take note of the wiring - I think an electrician would have a field day here.
Leaving Phnom Penh
November 2, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We siad good bye to our Cambodian guides. Just as we were leaving, the first of our monsoon rains hit. The river at night is beautiful.
Arriving at Vietnam
November 3, 2024 in Cambodia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Arriving at the boarder and immigration have boarded the ship for passport control.