In order to get around to see all these temples, we hired a private tuk-tuk for both days. Not only was it cheaper ($20/day) – but it also meant we got longer, personalized tours. This allowed us to see more for our money, avoid crowds, and not overheat or get lost on a bike/motorbike. (We don’t recommend touring this area on bicycles. The temples are quite a bit farther apart than they seem, and it gets hot. Fast.)
Side note: One thing I noticed that seemed unique to Cambodia was motorbike skirts for women. People go all over via motorbike, and many women are in dresses or skirts. So they have velcro or snap back “skirts” to cover up while on the bike. Seemed really simple and smart and I am not sure why it isn’t more common in Southeast Asia.
Anyway – back to the temples! I may have missed (or mixed up) a few of these photos. But either way this was all amazing!
DAY 2
Banteay Kdei Temple
Srah Srang
NOTE: It was after this stop that Brandon stopped to look at a pair sandals. Apparently they were meant to be women’s shoes. So when Brandon asked if they had his size, the shop owner said, “What are you? Ladyboy?” Needless to say I found it hilarious!
Pre Rup & East Mebon
Banteay Srei
Ta Som
Neak Pean
Preah Khan
Phnom Bakheng
We tried to see the sunset from this spot, but so did everyone else. They only allow a limited number of people up on the viewpoint at a time in order to preserve the structures. So once people get up there, they stay put until sunset. So if you want to be there for sunset or sunrise, go early and stake out a spot. (We were not going to make it to the top in time for sunset, so we left to beat the crowds back home.)
On our last day in Siem Reap we joined a cooking class before heading to the beach. It was not quite as hands on as some of the other classes we’ve done, but I made bomb spring rolls! Fried food means a happy belly.
Brandon & Devon (BaD) Journey 