Banteay Kdei 1

Temple Tour Day 2

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May 20th 2009
Day 13 Sunday, January 25, 2009 Breakfast at our hostel was delightful. For $1 there was an all you can eat buffet of cereal, fresh fruit, toast, and pancakes along with tea, coffee, and juice. The man who ran the counter we named ‘Smiley’ for his permanent smile and perky demeanor. Actually, he was Little Smiley. Big Smiley was one of the waiters. Our new best friend Rak picked us up at 9a ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more