Travelled by bus to the Thai/Cambodia border. Getting through border control took over an hour, by foot, in 35 degrees c and included a test for swine flu! It had the feel of the Wild West to it and, although no one was carrying livestock and the like, it kinda felt that things could kick off at any moment. Most likely by foreign tourists having to stand in a non moving queue - I thought the German opposite me in the next line was going to have apoplexy as the locals were having a chat and a catch up with their cousins, in-laws, etc who were manning the desks!
Cambodia is apparently No.13 in the top 15 poorest countries in the world, a fact that starts to grow on you as the travel further into it. Manged to get a few good photos from the bus of the village houses and countryside. We're off to the town of Siam Reap firstly to see the famous temples sited just outside.
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Hey Aud the crossing sounds like hard work! So glad you're having a great time you seem to be meeting lots of people so not at all lonely. Been looking to book a safari with the kids next Easter one of the options is to sleep in a tent for 3 nights which we have to put up ourselves - Martyn and Ol fancy this...The other is a Private Game Reserve 5 star......Emma and I prefer that!! Martyn quoted you and said where is our sense of adventure....Really enjoying your adventures hope you enjoy Cambodia. By the way weather horrible here bank holiday this weekend so dont suppose it will get any better xxx
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