Cambodia Temple and Goodbye

We had been to the temples of Angkor Wat last year and had little intention of going again when we booked this trip. But, it seemed silly, even sacreligious, to go to Cambodia and not see the temples, so we obliged. We picked something we has never seen before or done before - sunset at  new (to us) temple.  Despite the crowds, it was beautiful. Here is a sample.

It's hard to get pictures without people near the temples, but we did our best. 

This is one of my favorites. 

We faught hard against the masses to get a perch all to ourselves, but eventually we won against the onslaught of Chinese droves and Korean camera lenses. Jordan almost got into a fight with a Chinese grandma, but he behaved and resolved it peacefully. 

The temples really are a sight to be had. Even after having seen them multiple times. I am always finding new and fun pretty views and angles. 

On the way home we passed by pub street, which is the street that tourists bs Cambodians alike go for relaxation and libations. The street seems touristy but really isn't, considering siem reap is a purely recent construct erected solely as a launching point for temple adventures. There are few places to go out in the evening so even the Cambodians come out here too on occasion. 

After the temple trek we had little time left. The next morning we were off to Thailand, our other favorite city. 

Selfie by the river en route to the airport REP - one of my favorite small airports. 

This video shows our tuk tuk ride through downtown siem reap. 

http://youtu.be/BxxzO6pvX1Y

Departures hall. 

Despite a weight limit of 20 kilos, we charmed the counter lady into letting us cram our 7 packs of coffee and numerous tees into the already bulging suitcase. 

Jordan and I were very upset to leave, the allure of siem reap and Cambodia has not worn off for us. 

We discussed our plans to return over a surprisingly good Cambodian Cabernet, beer, and a latte (it was 11 am). Don't be surprised if you hear us chatter about our newfangled crazy plans to open our own bed and breakfast in Cambodia in the future!