Chris Trying to Work the Big Camera

Time for Cambodia

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January 5th 2011
Next stop after Hoi An was Siem Reap. Our flight was bright and early so we could get started touring the ancient Angkor temples. After our 6th flight (of 13!!!) we arrived safe and sound in Siem Reap. The weather was perfect although I came down with a bit of a cold. We powered through though and saw some pretty spectacular stuff. We even met a wonderful family from New Dehli who invited us ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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