South entrance to the Bayon, Angkor Thom

SE Asia 2014 Day 17

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November 21st 2014
Big disappointment this morning. We had put in a wake-up call for 5 am in order to attend the alms-giving ceremony. But our call was forgotten by the hotel and we missed it. Now even poor Kien seems to have picked up the circulating stomach bug. After a bit of a rough spot yesterday, I seem to be alright. Vi is doing fine as well. Today we say goodbye to Luang Prabank and to the country of L ... 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