EnglandHindlipWorcestershire52°13’53” N 2°11’37” W 23 November 2023, England ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Sorry no update yesterday but not feeling great then travelling.
We flew from Siem Reap back to Ho Chi Minh and then on to our main flight of 14 hours home . Ho Chi Minh airport was anBaca lagi
KembojaSiem ReapPhumĭ Trâpeăng Séh Khang Lĕch13°24’42” N 103°51’35” E
21 November 2023, Kemboja ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Amazing place . Unbelievable how big , how many people there were and how long it took to build . Three million people took 35 years to build .
The carvings are amazing and we were able to get up toBaca lagi
KembojaSiem ReapKhchasKboun13°17’5” N 104°4’5” E
20 November 2023, Kemboja ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A lovely day seeing so many interesting things . Started off stopping at a road side shack to see bamboo cake which is a local snack ( basically rice , coconut milk cooked in bamboo ) . Then on to theBaca lagi
Interesting how cocktails have become “obligatory”. All sounds really interesting - you’ve definitely succeeded in making me want to visit Cambodia. [Catherine]
KembojaSiem ReapPhumĭ Koŭk Dong (2)Prasat Baksei Cham Krong13°25’36” N 103°51’34” E
19 November 2023, Kemboja ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Today we went to the Ankor area about a 10 min drive away , Did not realise it was so big , I can see why you need a few days to see it all . First we went to the Bayan temple . Beautiful. Also sawBaca lagi
Pengembara The different temples must have been very interesting to see especially as they have been there for so long. Monkey looks a bit lonely.
KembojaSihanoukvilleSangkat Muoy10°37’11” N 103°33’58” E
18 November 2023, Kemboja ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Tedious 4 hour journey by coach to get our flight to Siem Reap/ all because of road works but saw a lot of the Cambodian countryside.
Got to our lovely boutique hotel late afternoon and they haveBaca lagi
KembojaKampotPhumĭ Dong KhmeiPreaek Tuek Chhu10°36’6” N 104°10’47” E
16 November 2023, Kemboja ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Had a tuk tuk ride this morning into the countryside. First we stopped at a nice lake and then on to a pepper farm . This organic farm opened by a French couple really supports the local community ,Baca lagi
Interesting flora and fauna. Looks quite a relaxed area. Why an unpleasant Tuk Tuk ride back to the hotel? [Catherine]
Pengembara No and No!!! The lady I was with and I were not happy at all and have made a complaint x
KembojaKepPhumĭ Ŏng CharChroŭy Kêb10°29’20” N 104°17’19” E 16 November 2023, Kemboja
Left PP early this morning for a 4 hour drive to the coast and Kep . I actually quite liked PP , very cosmopolitan .
We first briefly went to a fish and crab market when we arrived which was hot andBaca lagi
Pengembara
Wow Helen, I have seen motorbikes moving all sorts whilst in Vietnam but this is just fabulous. x
KembojaPhnom PenhPhum Ti MuoyTonle Sab11°33’51” N 104°55’54” E 15 November 2023, Kemboja
Early start and off to the Palace . Very hot but beautiful place ( reminded me of the one in Bangkok). Then on to see a big pagoda in centre with lots of Buddhas.
After lunch a sobering hour at theBaca lagi
Pengembara
Hi is that an orchid beautiful colour . I like the pool and cocktails 🌺xx
Pengembara I was about to ask the same as Elizabeth. Looks like an an orchid. Such a vibrant pink.
VietnamTỉnh Bình DươngẤp Bốn11°8’55” N 106°27’31” E 14 November 2023, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Early start through amazing traffic ( there are 8m scooters in Saigon and most were on the road this morning) and we headed north to the Cu Chi tunnels . These were the tunnels used in the guerrillaBaca lagi
VietnamHo Chi Minh CityXóm Ông ĐộiKinh Đôi10°45’6” N 106°41’4” E 13 November 2023, Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A long coach journey south and then on to some flat bottom boats . Not the most attractive of rivers and badly polluted . We visited a brick foundry and coconut craft centre . It was better when weBaca lagi
Pengembara Glad to hear you are safely home Helen. I now need to put Cambodia on my list. I am already looking forward to your next adventure after you have had time to recover. It was so lovely to see you in Hue & I have enjoyed following all your adventures xx