All a bit Tomb Raider...

After I managed to drag myself away from the 4000 Islands, it was onwards to Cambodia. Getting to the border was pretty easy, getting across the border also fine...getting the bus on to Phnom Penh not quite as planned - so often the way! After several hours on the border, a rather old bus rocked up, not exactly the VIP air-con bus we had been promised...but given the choice bus or border, bus wins. After many dusty hours sat by the open window (fake tan anyone?!) we made it to the city, and then all the way to the otherside of the city, our driver deciding not to drop us off in the centre as planned but rather just to head out to his bus depot and abandon us there - Genius! 

After a little negotiation with a tuk tuk driver, we managed to sort things out and make it to our hostel. We enjoyed a day exploring Phnom Penh, but with time slipping away quickly we jumped on another bus (actually with aircon) and travelled to Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor! 

I have actually been to Angkor before, but as Sharon hadn't it seemed like an excellent excuse to visit again! I have included a few photos to give you a little taster of the place, but it really doesn't do it justice, I think I will just have to recommend you all pop over and see it one weekend! 

Ever feel like you are being watched??!

The first two days we were taken in a chariot (well tuk tuk) to visit the various temples via both the Small and Grand Circuit. You might think that after you have seen one temple you have seen them all, but it really isnt like that here - I like that there are so many different styles. I think my favourites are Bayon (of the face!), Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm (which is all a bit jungle and if you have seen the film Tomb Raider). It is an amazing place and as you explore you cant help but try to imagine what it would have been like when Angkor was a living breathing city, rather than the ruins they are now filled with monkeys and tourists! 

Angkor Wat!

Having bought a 3 day pass - well you can pack it all into 1 day, but then you might miss something! I decided to abandon the chariot and hire a bicycle for the day! This was a lot of fun and meant I could go back and see some of the temples I had really liked, take a few more photos and attempt to climb a few of the trees! (Ok, maybe not climb the trees, some of them are unbelievably big!!) It really is a fantastic place, where you are free to explore the dark hidden passageways and wander through an ancient kingdom! 

This reminds me of Jack and the beanstalk!!

I will add some more photos when I can find a better internet connection!!