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April 11th 2014
Published: April 13th 2014
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My stomach lurched as soon as the curry hit my tongue. Bad chicken. I spit the mealy mouthful back onto my plate and headed for the bathroom, hacking like a fur-balled cat. We were halfway to Siem Reap and stopping for 'lunch' at a restaurant located in a dusty hamlet. We should have stayed on our Giant Ibis bus. Giant Ibis is a relatively new company offering shiny vehicles at slightly higher far... Read Full Entry



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Mike Richards
Mike and Karen
Mike and Karen
We are Mike and Karen. We were fortunate enough to retire while we still had our wits and our legs. We are striving to fill our days with long journeys and lazy days. Over the past few years we have taken a yen to SE Asia. Our past trips have included South and North America, Europe and East Africa. Life is good and getting better all the time.... full info
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Ta ProhmTa Prohm
Ta Prohm
Service entrance. Leave all parcels at the door.
Viva Restaurant Viva Restaurant
Viva Restaurant
Our first meal in Siem Reap was, appropriately, Mexican food.
Early Morning Ta ProhmEarly Morning Ta Prohm
Early Morning Ta Prohm
Best time to visit is as early as you can get there. The park opens at 5 AM.
Obey The RulesObey The Rules
Obey The Rules
Lots of new signs and guards and sleepy security people at Ta Prohm now. We got there before the staff did.
The Gallery In Ta ProhmThe Gallery In Ta Prohm
The Gallery In Ta Prohm
A beautiful spot in the morning. Quite peaceful. In another hour not so much.
Another TempleAnother Temple
Another Temple
They all start to run together after a while.
Ta ProhmTa Prohm
Ta Prohm
Happy pants girls enjoying the morning.
Tomb Raider Root DoorTomb Raider Root Door
Tomb Raider Root Door
From which Angelina Jolie saw a Khmer child beckon. During regular hours you can't get near here as tourists line up to have their picture taken beckoning like Khmer children.
Root Door Ta ProhmRoot Door Ta Prohm
Root Door Ta Prohm
Detail Ta ProhmDetail Ta Prohm
Detail Ta Prohm
It's always amazing to see how well preserved parts of the temple are.
Ta Prohm Tree WorkTa Prohm Tree Work
Ta Prohm Tree Work
Very odd assemblage of 2 x 4's. Has Cambodia no tree climbers?
Ta Prohm Central CourtyardTa Prohm Central Courtyard
Ta Prohm Central Courtyard
Shrine, dining room, casino?
Ta Prohm EntryTa Prohm Entry
Ta Prohm Entry
The topping off of this huge tree right at the entry ticked a lot of people off.
Pub Street In All Its Glory?Pub Street In All Its Glory?
Pub Street In All Its Glory?
Electricity must come cheap in these parts of Cambodia.



13th April 2014

Lisa Tucker
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Angkor Wat
Mike, Love the narrative, pictures, and great inside info. If I would ever venture in that direction it would sure help. As is I just enjoy your wit, the happy pants girls, and the dimples in Karlie's smiling face-thank you for that. Looking forward to more- Lisa

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