From the chaotic roads of HCMC to a much more chilled Phnom Penh. 

We all visited the Killing Fields and were moved by the informative and eloquent audio guide and a trip to the S21 prison museum where 14,000 people were incarcerated and only 7 survived was shocking and  sobering reminder of what human beings are capable of doing to one another.  

Memorial at the Killing Fields

S21 Prison Museum, Phnom Penh

For all the sadness that has taken place in very recent history, Cambodia is a wonderful and laid back country with lovely people and definitely a ‘must see place’ in South East Asia.  Phonm Penh offers real diversity with plenty to do and see including boat trips on the river and the beautiful Palace.

Palace, Phnom Penh

We then headed off to Siem Reap the home of Angkor Wat and around another 1000 temples spread over a huge site. We opted for a 5am departure to capture the sunrise (which sadly didn’t happen!) and to beat the heat of the day – a shrewd move! 

Angkor Wat

After a full day of temples and ruins it was time to get glad rags on and head into town for we had yet another 2 birthdays to celebrate!!  

We all had a wonderful time in Cambodia and many will undoubtedly visit again at some point in the future, but for now we head onto Thailand and the craziness that Bangkok has to offer. So until the next time …..