It was pretty good. Up in time for breakfast, and the bus only left 20 minutes late.

There are many bus lines traveling the roads of Southeast Asia. One of them is Giant Ibis. For 15 dollars you get a ride in air conditioning, with wifi, and a treat and bottled water. In about 5-6 hours, you get where you are going. The bus stops once in a while for bathroom breaks. The downside to SEA bus riding is: they never leave on time. The operator tries to fill all the seats. Ok, I get it, so…..expect to get where you are going 2 hours after when you *hope* to be there. If you’re cool with that, you can save money here.

Anyway the ride was good today. Lunch was 4 dollars. A little high, but the portion was big, and it was tasty.

Siem Reap is cleaner and less smelly than Phnom Penh. Yay! The backpacker scene here is much more active and I’m glad. I’ve already gotten some good travel advice from fellow hostel guests.

I’m in a mixed dorm. Boo! Some dude has got stinky feet. At least when the gals smell, it’s from too much perfume lol.

Angkor Wat tomorrow. I’m excited about this. World Heritage! And I’ve already arranged a tuk tuk driver so the hot, hot sun won’t kill me. The archaeological site is very large, and contains dozens? of temples and ruins overall.

The Angkor Wat complex is one of only two UNESCO sites in the country. Wikipedia has a great entry if you want to know more.

The temple itself is one of five I’ll be able to see in one day. After that, shade and water will be necessary. I’ll buy a three day pass so I don’t die from the heat.

Up at 4 for the sunrise, so Goodnight!

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