David in his natural habitat...

Siem Reap and back to Phnom Penh

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November 18th 2006
To reach Siem Reap - base for visiting the mighty Angkor Wat - we opted for a boat ride. The weather was hot and legroom was at a premium. All the same, the trip was not altogether unenjoyable as we basked in the glorious sunshine on the top deck of the small vessel. After about five hours we arrived at the dock in Siem Reap and were greeted by about a thousand hotel representatives and rickshaw d ... 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