Day 16, Floating village of Cheong Kneas
11. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We took our leave of Phnom Penh and set off for Siem Reap. On the way we stopped off at a small local market which specialises in insects which they eat, fried, as snacks. We then stopped for a cruiseWeiterlesen
The sinking ship!
11. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
The excitement didn't end with the races. Shannon and I were on the roof of the boat to get a better view. We had to go through a narrow water level control gate and, whilst our captain had waited herWeiterlesen
Arriving Siem Reap
11. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After all that excitement we set off for our hotel in Siem Reap. We were ready for our happy hour cocktails, still 2 for 1 at $5. It is so cheap over here, usually less than $10 for dinner includingWeiterlesen
Day 17, First of 3 temple days at Angkor
12. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Today we start our temple tour. Angkor was a series of cities, built between the 9th and 13th centuries by the Khmer Kings, with a population of 750,000 in its heyday. The Angkor complex is spreadWeiterlesen
Banteay Srei, East Mebon and Pre Rup
12. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
In the afternoon we visited Banteay Srei, also dedicated to Shiva, built 967, East Mebon, mid 10th century and Pre Rup, built 961. The temples are built from brick, sandstone and laterite.
Day 18, Temples of Angkor Thom
13. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Today we explored the fortified city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII at the end of the 12th Century. It is enclosed by a wall. There are five gates in the wall and each is protected by 54Weiterlesen
More Angkor Thom and Preah Khan
13. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
We then went on to the Terrace of the Elephants, and the Terrace of the Leper King, before leaving the City of Angkor Thom by the North Gate.
After lunch we visited Preah Khan Temple, built in 1191.Weiterlesen
Day 19, Kravan and Ta Prom Temples
14. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Our last day. More temples! We started with Kavan, early 10th century then moved on to Ta Prom, the 12th century jungle temple featured in Tomb Raider.
Ta Keo and Banteay Kdei
14. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Angkor Wat
14. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
This afternoon we got to our final destination, Angkor Wat.
Day 20 - End of the Trip
15. November 2024 in Kambodscha ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
We sadly say our goodbyes to Sitha
and head home after an amazing trip.





















































































































































































