Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The river trip from Buttumbang to Siem Reip was long, but fun. It started with a death-defying ride in the back of a pick-up, along with 15 other passengers along dirt roads, fields, and small dips. It was probably the highlight of the trip. The boat started out super slow, because of the water levels, but eventually picked up speed as we passed through riverside villages, fishing areas, and beautiful scenery.



Angkor Wat is amazing. I don't know how to describe it. Even with the blistering heat, and the hordes of tourists and Hawkers, the scope and size and detail of the temples is unbelievable. I dont know what else to say about them, really, hopefully the pictures will help. Or you could go read what my mom wrote in January, 2007 in this same blog: http://waldmansworldwidewoyage.blogspot.com/2007/01/siem-reap-cambodia.html









In Siem Riep, I also did a great cooking course, where I learned how to make Mango salad and Amok fish. Interestingly, I have also seen five of the people from the class here in Bangkok, where I am now.

A couple last tidbits about Cambodia. There are four kinds of roads in Cambodia according to the locals" dusty, muddy, bumpy, and slippery. The sides of the roads are all covered in 'Cambodian snow' meaning anything within ten metres of the road is red with dust, uncluding all plants and houses. They also often travel with huge groups in a vehicle, as shown in this picture:



Sorry about this small post, but it took along time to load all thes pictures, and I'm tired. I am leaving for Burma soon, so will not be able to add anything for a month probably. Enjoy the end of the school year if you're still doing that, and I'll update you later.