Asia
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20 March 2014 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
A dip in the pool at Antanue Angkor Villa, our hotel and base for exploring the Angkor complex in Siem Reap. Also a very positive review of the 100 Yen ($1) water proof case for an iphone. It works, even underwater!!!
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19 March 2014 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
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,
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18 March 2014 – Angkor Wat, Cambodia
A visit to the 10th century Banteay Srei temple, the crown jewel of Khmer architecture. Banteay Srei was built by a Brahmin – rather than your typical Varman (king) — in honor of Hindu god Shiva. The rose-colored sandstone carvings are spectacular even in 100+ degree heat. Banteay Srei was one of our favorites in the Angkor complex!
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17 March 2014 – En route to Siem Reap, Cambodia
Hanging out on top of our boat, making our way from Battambang to Siem Reap via the Sankae River. Even though its not the best season and water levels are low, we had the best time. During our 7 hour trip we saw chinese fishing nets, floating villages, fisherman, and beautiful nature.
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16 March 2014 – Battambang, Cambodia
A big climb awaits ahead of sunset — we are at the bottom of Wat Banan. Stairs, the story of our life travel.
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15 March 2014 – Battambang, Cambodia
We take the norry, aka Cambodian train! A bamboo raft, set on the original network built by the French, and powered by a motorcycle engine. Locals still take it short distances — I think we caught a bunch of school kids going home. If nothing else, it is very scenic and very fun.
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14 March 2014 – Battambang, Cambodia
Just crossed the border from Aranyaprathet to Poipet and hopped on a bus to our first destination in Cambodia, Battambang. Here we are first few minutes in a new country. Cheers!
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13 March 2014 – Bangkok, Thailand
You know what doesn’t get any better with time when traveling? packing. in fact it gets worse. I really, really dislike doing it. But like clockwork every two, three, five, whatever days, its time to move and its time to pack.
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12 March 2014 – En route to Bangkok, Thailand
Onboard of the shiny, very A/Ced express train from Bang Saphan to Bangkok, Thailand.
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11 March 2014 – Bang Saphan, Thailand
Our last full day relaxing on Suang Luang beach in Bang Saphan, Thailand. Sergey gives a tour of our bungalows Love at Sea – more like a house – which we liked very much. And of course another look at the Gulf of Thailand.
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10 March 2014 – Bang Saphan, Thailand
A real life Robinson Crusoe adventure. Or so it seemed. Basically a very loooong walk on a deserted beach of Suang Luang in Bang Saphan, Thailand.
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9 March 2014 – Bang Saphan, Thailand
We’ve made it to Bang Saphan Yai to Suang Luang beach. Looking for the perfect bungalow to spend three days on the beach.