We decided on an alternative mode of transport to Siem Reap and instead of taking the cosy minibus we booked onto a coach. We had the option of a 4,6,8,11 or 14 dollar coach, we shall let you guess which one we chose!! The journey was ok, the usual schedule of 6 hours which turned into 8. One interesting note was the pit stop we had. A chance to depart and go for a toilet stop and a spot of lunch. After wondering around some scattered stalls we came to one that sold fried spiders..which seemed popular with the natives, we gave the critters a miss on this occasion. Much to our surprise the bus reached Siem Reap and chugged in like it was the last journey it would ever do. When the driver turned off
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