ek in Siam Reap (where the Angkor Wat Temples are) but I am looking forward to my next visit to the nice cosy town where I could just spend hours sitting in a cafe by the paved streets with a nice chilled cocktail and watch the world go by.Things you should do:
1. Visit the temples (Of course...) - Be mentally and physically prepared for lots of climbing. You will overcome your fear of heights after climbing up and down a couple of temples. Steps up the temple are steep, narrow and worn out. But the temples are lovely and the architecture is awesome. You will be amazed how they built these temples in a century where there were no cranes and all that sophisticated machinery.
2. Spend time with the locals especially the children - They are entrepreneurial at a young age and they sure know how to win your heart. They are simply adorable and love to chat with you. They will ask you for your name and the country you are from and tell you what is the capital of that country. They speak in English fluently and expect to hear the same set of questions. Sometimes you wonder if they teach "Speaking to Tourists" as a module in school.
3. Visit The Blue Pumpkin Cafe - Decorated in simple white, I just love the long sofas at the side of the walls. A cool hangout for the young at heart to have some ice-cream, sip your smoothie and stretch your legs after all that climbing. U deserve the treat. Believe me.
4. Have at least one meal at the "Dead Fish" - Choose a table just next to the live crocodiles (yes. they keep them inside the restaurant) and watch them... watching you eat... with their jaws wide open.
5. Visit the Landmine Museum - A personal collection of landmines. I have never seen this many mines stashed everywhere. When you see signs that read "Danger. Mines.", trust me, you wouldn dare to step into that area. I do not know if the signs within the museum premises were meant to be a joke but I didn want to leave my limbs behind.
6. Visit a new eatery every meal - Lots of restaurants especially french cuisine. The ambience inside the restaurants is just warm and welcoming. Food is generally is scrumptious. So go for it! Watch out for the ice cubes though. The ice blocks are carried from one place to another in bicycles and trucks in the open. Could cause upset tummies.
So if you do choose to visit Cambodia, go free and easy and take your time to walk down the streets. Have Fun!!
2 comments:
You should visit; I always wanted to visit myself.
Definitely. But should be heading to Laos and Krabi before that.
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