Siem Reap

Siem Reap, the destination which I truly wanted to visit since a long time back (and that was not because of Tomb Raider) and it did not disappoint me. I was extremely impressed with Bayon Temple more than any other temples.

How do these ancient people build all the magnificent structures? A lot of restoration has been taking place but yet you can still see and feel the aura of the entire location. I'm totally at lost for words, so I'll let the photo be your storyteller of the day (I have quite a number of photo taken but these close-ups are the ones I always stop and mesmerize...the details of the structure...wow...):




This one below was taken with my Canon's point and shoot. I'd say not too bad seriously...though it can be better with close-up shots. Anyways, I'm now planning to get a Leica. I don't know much about camera but I love the Leica's outlook and I'm sure I'll be impressed with its photo quality once I have my hands on one.


This photo below is one of my faves too! I love the contrast of their dress. The below is the street nearby our guesthouse. Bhoy, I had the weed pizza and luckily the effects only started to kick in just when we are done.

Now this is THE pizza. I was searching high and low on the streets but didn't manage to find. Alright, before you judge, I must first put this forward: you only get to live life once, and a little chemical in your brain wouldn't kill you. I've heard people trying it and all but I have not. Moreover, this little plant is really harmless if you don't overdose yourself. So, I thought, okay, fine if I don't get to try...and cool if I do...then there they are; prepared in the guesthouse. It actually taste very good. Then again, I think the preparation method is questionable because I was down with diarrhea for a whole week. Thank god I was already on my way back home. Well, Cambodia is truly a place which gave me tales to tell...that I was wrong, weed with bacteria can easily kill you. :)pThe guesthouse (recommended by a motor driver from the airport) which we stay was really good and worth for the price. I don't remember now but it should be about 8-10USD. It's clean, cooling and comfortable. The Tropical Breeze guesthouse is located near the Old Market and across the river.

Cute stickers they have there for USD1
This is superb. Longan slushies with thin mango slices. Great for the wheather (which is not too warm actually. It drizzled when we were there in May, 2010)

That, is what I did not get to see in my home country. Cute, huh!
Cold latte...

The rum raisin in this bakery/ice house is heavily dosed with rum. wooooo...I found this bright thing trapped in the airport (too bad I didn't get a good focus):

Cambodia, albeit the horrendous boat trip and diarrhea episode, I had a fun time there (*wink) -- truly impressed by its wats!