As we expected, Angkor Wat and the others wonders truly fascinated us. Each temple is a great work itself, from gorgeous Angkor to the meticulous carving of Banteay Srei, or the engimatic faces of Bayon, Pre Rup pyramid and the five hundred year-old trees that cover Ta Prohm temple (famous for the film Tomb Raider). But looking at these beauties for the sunrise and/or the sunset, was breathtaking.
Apart from that, Cambodian people and the tiny part of the country that we could see went straight into our hearts. It really was like going backwards in time: sandy streets, bycicles and motorbikes (without mirrors!) instead of cars and a basically rural population. We couldn’t help being surprised by seeing ten year-old girls riding the firewood home and very young boys leading the cows along the fields (if we were in war, this children will easily survive!).
We stayed at a luxurious but not expensive hotel in Siem Reap downtown. So, after walking for hours and hours under the sunshine, we could take a bath at the swimming pool, have a shower and sleep for the whole night.
About the city itself, we will only say that it’s young and vibrating. Maybe we’re lucky and we can go back some time!
