A visit to Preah Ko temple of the Roluos group, the earliest temples in the Angkor complex built in 9th century. Jenia gives a fine overview of the temple, but decides against being a tour guide. Go on, see what she has to say about the historic significance of Preah Ko. And on Agkor Wat, it was in fact erected in 12th century.
Sergey narrates night time adventures in Moscow.
AC Chair, fancy pants class for short distance travel on Indian trains. Well, maybe not too fancy. But you do get your own chair that no one can squeeze you from.
Our last day in Russia – spent in Ulan Ude. We saw the city, visited Russia’s center of Buddhism, and of course caught up with internet work and blogging before taking off for Mongolian steppes!
We visited one of holy islands in Russia – Valaam. Gorgeous and quite serene.
We are in the capital of Laos, Vientiane. The waterfront of the Mekong river seems to be a popular spot at dusk, and we definitely enjoyed surveying the scene. Have a look for yourself!