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May 23rd 2010
Published: May 27th 2010
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Hey everyone, Since we were a bit slack on our last blog from Laos you are now getting another update from a whole new country only a couple of days later! Well, we flew into Siem Reap from Vientiene to meet our friends Dave and Komi. We were pleasantly surprised with the city. It had a great vibe to it, well in the 'Old market area' (i.e. tourist hub), where we were anyway. Lots of boutique sho... Read Full Entry



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Adam and Geena Fife
Tour de Fife
Tour de Fife
Since Adam and I first met we have talked about going travelling, now 10 years on and a marriage later, we have decided its now or never and we are finally off! After a 2 week holiday in Thailand 2 years ago, we fell in love with South East Asia, and knew that we had to return one day to explore and immerse ourselves in as much as we can in this awesome part of the world. A growing fascination with India means we also want to use this trip to experience the challenges and diversity of this fascinating country too. We have a rough idea of our travel route by country, but are pretty much wingi... full info
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Inside Ta PhromInside Ta Phrom
Inside Ta Phrom
This shot is a common one seen on many postcards (minus Adam of course)
Amazing Ta PhromAmazing Ta Phrom
Amazing Ta Phrom
Another shot inside Ta PhromAnother shot inside Ta Phrom
Another shot inside Ta Phrom
I understand this doorway and tree were fetsured in one of the Lara Croft Tomb Raider films
Small boy taking a rest from collecting empty waterbottles to recycle for moneySmall boy taking a rest from collecting empty waterbottles to recycle for money
Small boy taking a rest from collecting empty waterbottles to recycle for money
He didnt beg from us - just looked at us with those big sad eyes
Ta KeoTa Keo
Ta Keo
Crazy high temple 'mountain' with hundreds of ridiculously steep and narrow stairs to reach the top
At the top of Ta KeoAt the top of Ta Keo
At the top of Ta Keo
Adam having a quick rest from all the stair climbing!
Bayon templeBayon temple
Bayon temple
Inside Angkor Thom
Tower faces at the top of BayonTower faces at the top of Bayon
Tower faces at the top of Bayon
Said to be based on a combo of the current king and buddha
This gives you an idea of the scale of the facesThis gives you an idea of the scale of the faces
This gives you an idea of the scale of the faces
Side profile!Side profile!
Side profile!
One of the many large stone carved faces at Bayon temple
Watching the sunset from Phnom BakhengWatching the sunset from Phnom Bakheng
Watching the sunset from Phnom Bakheng
The stunning pool we found to hang out atThe stunning pool we found to hang out at
The stunning pool we found to hang out at
At Bophar Siem Reap hotel
Sunset in a spa with great mates and a beerSunset in a spa with great mates and a beer
Sunset in a spa with great mates and a beer
Bliss!!!
Siem Reap night food stallsSiem Reap night food stalls
Siem Reap night food stalls
yumyumyum
Yet another tuktuk shot!Yet another tuktuk shot!
Yet another tuktuk shot!
This timew on our way to the Killing Field
Independance monumentIndependance monument
Independance monument
Phnom Penh
The Royal PalaceThe Royal Palace
The Royal Palace
Viewed from the communal balcony of our guesthouse
Silver Pagoda inside Royal PalaceSilver Pagoda inside Royal Palace
Silver Pagoda inside Royal Palace
Phnom Penh- just across the road from our accomodation
The latest Cambodian fashion... Pyjamas!The latest Cambodian fashion... Pyjamas!
The latest Cambodian fashion... Pyjamas!
Seriously - so many women wear them!!!
Cheong Ek MemorialCheong Ek Memorial
Cheong Ek Memorial
Skulls inside the memorialSkulls inside the memorial
Skulls inside the memorial
Sorry - its a pretty scary picture



27th May 2010

Trish Jamieson
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Hi guys Man you are having a fabulous experience. thanks for sharing it with us

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