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Arrived in Siem Reap by boat from PP and headed to Beng Mealea GH. Left late that afternoon for a first peek at Angkor. Climbed Elephant Terrace to watch the sunset. Met Kira from the US and we talked to my moto driver about heading to Beng Mealea Ruins that next morning. He agreed to do it for $10 each. Both of us on the back of his moto for 3-4 hours each way. Beng Mealea was great. Angkor era ruins overtaken by the forest. No restoration here yet. We even had to bribe some men to use the road up to it. They happily accepted a few new toothbrushes. You can climb in and around the ruins. Make sure you have guide because of landmines. We saw no other tourists while there. The ride out there is scenic moving through lots of towns and villages. Hit Angkor Wat on the way back. Incredible place. Next morn hit Bayon, Angkor, Bantrey Srei, River of 1000 lingas, Ta Prohm and mine museum. Next day hit Roulous Group, Angkor Thom complex, Angkor Wat. Cant wait to go back and spend more time.
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Bayon after lunch...not many people around. Angkor Wat anytime Beng Mealea Night Markets in Siem Reap Riding on the back of a moto through the countryside. Happy Herbs Pizza Roulous Group Bantery Srei
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The incredible feeling one gets standing inside Angkor. Riding on the back of the moto bikes anywhere. Fresh Leches & mangosteens everywhere.
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Angkor!!!
Beng Mealea Ruins
Vietnamese Floating Villages
Mine Museum (for a good cause)
Roulous Group
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Beng Mealea GH
No 0126 Watsvay Village Siem Reap
$6/night, clean, fan, CW, some with TV, restaurant, nice people....(855) 012 630 559
Free moto rides to town
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Happy Herbs Pizza
Night Hawkers
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Can take boat to Battambang or PP from here.
Mini busses take you through Kompong Thom on the way to PP. Also go opposite way to Thailand.
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Published on Sunday September 21th, 2003
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Tue, Jan 18 2005 - 03:59 PM
 by mistybleu
Another informative report. I would really like to go to Cambodia, seems like there is so much to see.
Misty |
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