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Our view of Phnom Bakheng

first view out of the jungle
Siem Reap: A Little, Relaxing Gateway to the Largest Religious Structures in the World

February 26th 2011
Our bus pulled into Siem Reap at about 3pm. Its the hottest ever, I think about 38 celcius before the humidex. Mr. Lucky, our hilarious Tuk Tuk driver from Phnom Penh called his 'Brother' John in Siem Reap to let him know we were coming. He's going to give us a 'free' tuk tuk ride to our hotel. He's at the bus station, as promised, with our names neatly written on a board, which is a nice touch ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

Cambodian Flag 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
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