The Cambodian Countryside

When we were planning our trip, everyone we knew said we only needed two days in Siem Reap.  Just enough time to check the temples off our list and hit the next place ready to see the 'must see' sights there.  I hate travelling like this, in fact I have been known to go to places and purposefully skip all the must see sights unless I am genuinely very interested.  I think you learn a lot more from a place by exploring.  Now I was generally interested in seeing Angkow War and the other temples but I am so happy that is not all we did. The last two days we have spent cycling around the beautiful country side.  We have seen villages, lakes, temples, schools, rice fields, rivers, and by far the best part, we have gotten to see how friendly and lovely the Cambodian people are.

 Yesterday we went some beautiful villages, all the children were so happy and friendly to us, trying to practice their English.  We bumped into a local wedding playing lovely music that echoed throughout the country side.  I wish I had taken more photos but really was just enjoying the day.

 Today we cycled to a lake, well we tried too.  These houses in a few months will be submerged in water, well not really as they are on stilts.  But the level water will be right up to the doors.  We could not get any closer to the lake as they would not let you unless you bought into a horrible package tour with a million other people.

 On the way back we chilled out at this, well chill out spots that they had all along the road.

We then stumbled on some more temples when we were going back to Siem Reap. What a great way to spend a few days.  Tonight is our last night and we will enjoy the night market and a few little bars that were recommended to us.  Tomorrow onto the capital.