Exploring Siem Reap

Today, we made our way to Siem Reap in the north of the country. The city is fairly influenced by tourism, as the many temples in and around Angkor Wat are close by.

We had a really fun day, feeling free and just exploring the city. We had a shopping challenge going: 3 out of every 4 purchases had to be bargains. I finally got new flip flops. And bargained them down in price, too :) We also explored the local markets and spoke to a bunch of locals, learning more and more about the culture and how people live.

It felt like a nice, refreshing day! Now we're ready for temples and adventures in the jungleRead more