Battambang - The Bamboo Train & Killing Caves

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February 4th 2013

Published: February 4th 2013

We were standing outside Globalteer House on Friday morning, with five minutes to spare before the transit bus was due to pick us up. We were still standing there an hour later, convinced it wasn't coming at all. Eventually, after two phones calls to see where they were, a grubby outdated van pulled up, with two Khmer men in the front. The door was unceremoniously pulled open for us and we pil... Read Full Entry

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Deb Minic

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After months of research, the itinerary is set in stone and I am on the verge of departure for my second trip to India, this time with my sister Ginny. This isn't an organised tour, I have created our itinerary myself, visiting twelve fascinating destinations including Hampi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Orchha, and Khajuraho. We fly into Hyderabad in central Southern India and depart from Amritsar in the North. In between we'll have 35 days to enjoy all the colour and chaos India has to offer. We'll be sleeping on overnight trains, enjoying the luxury of travelling with private drivers for two section... full info

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Colourful Statue

The face of a deity, taken at the Buddhist temple.

The View From Phnom Sampov

A view across the plains to Phnom Krapeu. The day was hazy, I'm surprised these photos turned out as well as they did.

The View..

Another photo taken across the plains.

A Temple

I zoomed in on this temple from the top of Phnom Sampov.

Me at the Buddhist Temple

Unfriendly Monkey

This would have been a great shot if only he'd smiled for the camera.

Ginny versus The Monkey

Ginny was very brave and sat here so I could take her photo. Notice the hat held ready should a monkey dare to approach?

Where's Ginny?

Well, here's a very small monkey, and Ginny, strangely enough, isn't in this photo.

Breakfast Time.

Ginny waiting patiently for her omelet at The Banan Hotel.

French Colonial Shopfronts

Lovely old shop fromts along the road facing Sangker River.

The Walkway Along the River

French Colonial Shopfronts

Taken along the same road facing Sangker River.

Fun on the River

These students were all soaking wet and enjoying themselves in the water. There was a school opposite...

The Markets

Lots of fresh fruit and veges for sale here.

The Markets

I love visiting the markets. The colour and variety of veges available is fascinating.

Onions For Sale

I counted 10 bags of onions on this scooter!

St Vinnies - Cambodian Style

There was a huge pile of 2nd hand clothing for sale here. How could you ever find that perfect top?

Fish Heads

The fish stands were disgusting. I've no doubt the fish was fresh, some of them were still jumping out of buckets! But it was sensory overload for us. We couldn't have eaten fish for dinner that night....