On Sunday Charlotte (Dunkley) and I travelled 5hours from Bangkok to the Thailand/Cambodian border of Poi Pet, took ages to get out/in of the countries but we were met by a bus which took us the 4 hour journey to Siem Reap. It was a long but extremely exciting day!
Monday was another early start, got up at 4am to see sunrise at Angkor Wat.....so so beautiful. We obviously arrived in the pitch dark so we cautiously walked over a lake and through temple buildings with just a torch to guide us. And even more strangely was that for a while we were sat in front of one of the most awesome buildings in the world without even knowing it! [Dunkley then proceeded to take 83 pictures of the sunrise alone] After the sunrise we had a tour of the huge complex of temples, it was an astounding place: I don't think it has actually sunk in yet that we are where we are in the world and what we have seen (but I'm sure Charlotte's 83 pictures will help us to remember!!)
Whilst also in Siem Reap we saw traditional Khmer, Apsara dancing; left our mark in a very cool grafitti covered bar; seen crocodiles and a 6 year old girl with 3 pet pythons (at Tonle Sap floating village); had a communal Khmer massage (with 3 of our tour members....obviously a hilarious experience); and had a feet eaten by dead skin-eating fish!!
We are constantly in fits of giggles so are very happy and have already made some great friends on our tour (we are continually so glad we decided to do a tour, it is making everything a lot easier!)
We have just got to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, this afternoon. Reluctantly left Siem Reap early this morning and took the 'Limousine bus' (which actually brought round snacks, just like being on an aeroplane! and also had Cambodian karaoke and Mr.Bean's Christmas episode - very random). We stopped in a small town called Asara for snacks, these being fried crickets and cockroaches!! - we had a cricket but couldn' quite stomach the cockroaches!
We will hopefully we able to get some pictures on here soon. Otherwise there are some on facebook so anyone who wants to see, just add me as a friend :)
Hi Charlotte. This is your little sister Emily here. How did you manage to eat Crickets? What did they taste like? Sounds like you are having a lot of fun. We have been to the farm tonight (with Brownies) and I held a day old lamb, soo sweet. Love from Emily Evans xxx
ReplyDeleteHey Poppy, quite an adventure your having out there! I must confess, your braver then me cos i dont reckon i could stomach crickets, i like my food, but i do have limits lol. I'm waiting in anticipation for your next batch of photos, judging by your blog, you've experienced and seen some wonderful things, only wish i could be there with you.
ReplyDeleteMuch Love, I miss you lots.
Michael xxx
Told you you'd need a torch dunkers! Sounds like you're both having an amazing time. Continue to do so! Best wishes xxxxx
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