I warmed to Siam Reap straight away. There is a lot more English spoken here than I anticipated and the people are friendly and polite, although we were warned not to flash our dollars as the average monthly wage is just $70 (50 GDP). Only had 2 days here so first day was 'Temple day' as they have dozens here. A couple of shots attached here as taster and link below to the other pics. They are spectacular and although a challenge to do in a 35 degree heat (I was in a sauna on my own creation all day), well worth it. Travelled by tuk tuk everywhere, which are huge fun, yet another vehicle that 'Elf and Safety' would tut tut at. Angkor Wat is the most famous but the temple featured in the first Tomb Raider movie is also here. A further bonus was cocktails over dinner at $1.50 a pop!
This blog is dedicated to the power of the phrase "Yes,I can!" and for anyone who has ever felt that they have put their life on hold, were waiting until the right moment, pacified a partner instead of pursuing a dream, ignored their sense of thrill and adventure and mislaid their 'great to be alive' feeling.
At an age when I'm old enough to perhaps know better and in the middle of the worst economic meltdown the world has ever seen, I decided to give up my job to see parts of the world that were 'on the things to do if I got the time/money/maybe one day' list. Mad or brave - you decide.
I hope this will be a diary of the sights and sounds I encounter and the thoughts and feelings they stir in me. More than ever, it's a record of my dream - one I hope you will enjoy sharing with me.
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