The temples around the Siem Reap area were absolutely amazing. Huge moats, creepy trees, faces from the wall, all were very interesting. Spent sometime reading and writing inside the temples. Angkor Wat during the sunrise was serene and the silhouette of Angkor against the morning sun is magnificent. Definitely worth waking up for if you are in the Siem Reap area. However, you do have to tussle with numerous tourist for your photo spot. However after 2 and something days, I am a little 'templed' out. It was also great being able to chat with some of the other backpackers or just hear some of their travel stories. Some are rather extreme; I met one who travelled with a daypack only and he has been on the road for 2 years.
Anyway before I forget, I should write down the approximate prices for Siem Reap so that you don't get cheated if you come around the area (like I did). Guess I must look rather gullible.
$6-8/per day for mini tour and grand tour by motorcycle.
$10-12 for the bikes with mini trailer.
$10-20 for going to Bantey Srei and Kbal Spean.
The cheapest way however is to not go with a permanent driver and do the trip planning yourself. Then just get any driver waiting on the side or flag down any drivers on the road. Food prices are from $1-6 USD.
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Helo!!! How are you?!! Was just thinking of you... & came to your blog... Wow!!! What a great adventure you're having... Not like me... slogging now on a Sunday afternoon :( I'd love to go over to Cambodia to see the Ang Kor Wat... Been reading that since History Lessons... & Been amazed by the things that people do in the past... Hee... Anyway, remember to show us loads of photos when you're back okie :) Will keep reading...
Cheers,
Ade
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