Sunday, November 26, 2006

No more countries to go...

We have returned to Vietnam from Cambodia... and this is our last stop. We've made it through 19 countries since the end of March this year.

We have climbed the Eiffel Tower in France, a Saharan sand dune in Morocco, the Giralda Tower in Spain, Holmenkollen ski jump in Norway, and Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Our feet are getting a tiny bit tired, and we can't wait for our final week and a bit of relaxing on Phu Quoc Island.

Our view of Cambodia by the end of our trip there was really positive. The country and people have the most amazing energy. We met so many interesting and friendly people in the short time we spent there, and the temples of Angkor are incredible.

On our first day of exploring temples from Siem Reap, we did it the lazy way - with an 8am start, a guide and a tuk-tuk. We elbowed our way through the crowds of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom (The Bayon), and felt a bit like we were in a giant outdoor museum.

Em and Gwil, The Bayon

So, the next day, we set our alarms for 4am, and headed straight for the temples before the crowds. We watched the sunrise at Angkor Wat, and then headed to Ta Prohm (famous for being the 'jungle temple' covered in trees, and the location of some of the shots in Tomb Raider). We had Ta Prohm all to ourselves, which was an amazing experience. We wandered around the narrow temple corridors, under massive tree roots, and over piles of stone, without another person in sight. It was almost Indiana Jones style exploring!

3 Comments:

At 6:47 am, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a year you've had! Mum and I will be in Sydney for Christmas, probably arriving around the 20th -look forward to seeing you then.
Love Chris

 
At 7:26 am, Anonymous Anonymous said...

What wonderful photos...and stories. Cambodia must have been a very moving experience considering its history. The "very happy pizza" looked delicious....did you ask for the recipe? Can't wait to see you both again. Have a "very happy" birthday Gwil. Lots of love, Meg.

 
At 8:55 am, Blogger Pennie said...

Wow Wow Wow Gwil and Em... we're into the Final Countdown now eh!
What amazing photos you've taken and I'm so glad you did because I love looking at them and hearing about them but don't think I want to actually go there :-)
Eleven days to go... enjoy your last week relaxing because it will be madness here when you get home with all the hugs and cuddles we owe you and you owe us! Love Pennie

 

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