Cambodia, temples of old.

Well we're back from Cambodia. The temples were fantastic to see and the country side was great to. We went in the rainy season but only once caught the edge of a shower, still didn't slow us or the driver down.

We stayed at a nice small hotel, the package included a tuk-tuk for transport every day, breakfast which was mostly croissants and fruits, and free massage’s. The pool was just right to.

I’ll put more picture of the Floating Village, Old Market, Angkor temples and of course my favourite was Beng Meala (an unrestored temple about 70 Kms out of town).

I got mum up in a balloon, in a little boat and climbing through the jungle ruins of a temple. So you can be proud of your Mum she did it all.
Mum brought lots of silk etc. so she off to sew her heart out…

Cambodia is a wonderful place starting to be developed into a tourist trap, but not yet.. We loved it all. May go back one day soon as well

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