Angkor Wat, Cambodia - Thursday 25 August 2022

The next morning, I was picked up at 9am and we headed to Angkor Wat. First stop was the ticket office where I bought a one day ticket for USD37.

Then we drove a bit further to Angkor Wat...

It was raining and warm. I walked across this floating bridge to the entry. This body of water is a moat that surrounds Angkor Wat on all sides...

Looking back to where I had started...

Walking in to the main entrance...

I climbed up these very steep stairs in the rain, which was a bit hairy...

We then drove to the next temple called Angkor Thom. Bayon is a famous temple within Angkor Thom.

Outside Angkor Thom were many baboons...

I met my driver and we headed to Ta Prohm Temple.

I was all templed out by now, so my driver dropped me back into Siem Reap town to a restaurant he recommended. I had some vegetarian spring rolls and a tea of some sort...

And Chicken Amok which is a traditional Cambodian dish...

I then walked back to the hotel and sat by the pool...

That night I went to a rooftop bar next to my hotel. I had two beers. I was the only one there.

Then back to the hotel and crashed.

Siem Reap, Cambodia - Wednesday 24 August 2022

Today I am heading to Siem Reap to see Angkor Wat. Ordered a Grab to the airport at 7am and was here in 30 minutes. No checked luggage so straight to the gate. Had a Thai Tea Latte and updated my blog. Quick 50 minute flight and easy immigration.

The hotel had arranged tuk tuk transfer. Easy 20 minute ride to hotel, Golden Temple Residences...

Check in was easy and the staff are lovely. Welcome lemon tea while they process the paperwork.

The room was nice and large...

It had a nice balcony...

Pool was lovely...

I went for a walk into town which is very close, and I had lunch here...

Took advantage of the USD1 beer!

Then walked around some more. It's an unremarkable town but has a nice feel...

I had a massage and a swim, then headed to the other side of the river for a walk and dinner.

Found a restaurant that I had read about. It is very quiet and I am the only person here. I took a table on the terrace, overlooking the street...

After dinner I walked back to the hotel and went to bed.