Sunday, March 13 ~ Sambor Prei Kuk
Floating Village
Another long, but exhilarating day that included shopping for school supplies, a visit to the ancient temple grounds of Sambor Prei Kuk, a boat ride on Tonlé Sap Lake to view the floating village, a school visit, followed by a ride on an oxcart to view sunset over the rice fields, and a home stay. Continue reading
March 12 ~ Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ta Prohm Temple
Probably one of the most popular and photographed temples, Ta Prohm was brought to the world’s attention by the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie starring Angelina Jolie. With tree roots cascading down the side of walls, or perched precariously on top of ancient structures, you definitely feel like you are entering into a jungle domain. Continue reading
Saturday March 12th ~ Siem Reap, Cambodia
Abandoned coconut
We have had sunny and hot weather since arriving in Cambodia, but this morning the stars were not aligned in our favor. Up early and out the door at 5:00 to do a sunrise shoot at Angkor Wat we were disappointed to be greeted by our first rain.
Needless to say, our dreams of getting that beautiful morning glow coming up over the temples with brilliant reflections in the surrounding pool of water went up in smoke.
We did manage to capture a few pictures that will at least set the stage of where we were and I’m sure will bring back wistful memories for us in years to come… Continue reading
Friday, March 11th ~ Siem Reap
Angkor Wat
The ancient city of Angkor, was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. The city contained hundreds of temples and held a population possibly over one million people, making it the largest city in the world during the Industrial Revolution! The largest and most well-known temple is Angkor Wat. Continue reading
March 10 ~ Siem Reap
Field rat being grilled roadside
The heat and humidity are draining and I’m struggling some today as we leave Battambang for a five-hour bus ride to Siem Reap. Keeping hydrated is a challenge as we perspire fluids as quickly as we take it in. Continue reading
Wednesday, March 9th ~ Battambang, Cambodia
Making rice paper wraps
A four hour bike tour was scheduled for this morning with the option of taking a Tuk Tuk for anyone who did not want to temp fate trying to balance on only two wheels, dodge oncoming cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians and other bikes, or pedal while steaming in 90+ degree weather. Continue reading
Tuesday, March 8th ~ Battambang, Cambodia
Monks on the Bamboo Train
Already Cambodia is showing another side to her personality and we are warming to each other – both literally and figuratively as the temperature has been in the high 90’s with 50% humidity. Continue reading
Monday, March 7th ~ Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
We started off the day with 12 of us plus Boreth loading into three Tuk Tuks and heading out for our morning optional city tour. Tim and I were joined by Jenny and Dave, the young couple from Wisconsin. Within about two minutes our driver had lost the group. He kept circling around a few blocks, passing by several sites, and I think eventually gave up on finding our group. Continue reading
Sunday, March 6th ~ Phnom Penh, Cambodia
On the street, around the corner from our hotel
First Impressions – A combination of India and Guatemala all rolled into one – and not necessarily in a good way. Please know that we dearly love both of these countries, but they are not for the inexperienced traveler. Continue reading
Saturday, March 5th ~ Singapore
Tim, Gus, and Joanne at the Orchid Gardens
Only having one and a half days in Singapore to see the highlights might be considered criminal to many. I know I felt short-changed! There is SO MUCH to see and experience here that we have already started discussing when we can return. Perhaps next year and combine it with time in Myanmar or Malaysia or Bali or ??? Continue reading
A Note From Abroad 