cotton candy colored clouds (say that four times fast) |
We start off our final day by waking up early to go to Angkor Wat to see the sunrise. From where we're situated the sun is rising to the right of the temple, but the clouds help to give some pretty color reflections. It's very crowded, but once again our guide, Kimthet, does a good job finding us good locations for pictures.
We're super tall! |
We go into the temple grounds for a few more pictures, and have a nice shot with the sun behind the main towers and the reflection in the pond.
almost postcard worthy! |
At least he's not snoring! |
It's still early in the morning, so we return to the hotel so we can shower, eat breakfast and pack. Steve also does his magic so we can watch the Tennessee football game...but it turns out to be a miserable experience. Unfortunately, our football season did not live up to its expectations. Hope springs eternal for next year (we've only been saying that for about 15+ years now...).
Kimthet and our driver pick us up, but with a long flight this evening (and no chance to take another shower) we're trying to stay relatively cool and dry today, so no climbing around temples for us. We go to the National Museum. Everyone has to pay to enter, though foreigners pay more. We can't take pictures, but it's fascinating to see the antiques up close and some are in excellent condition. There's no glass separating you from them, so you can easily examine all the details. I'm disappointed because in the gift shop there are no postcards for sale with images of the antiques.
I was determined this clock was a clue - but it wasn't. Just a distraction! |
Planting |
working in the lotus fields |
It's refreshing to finish the evening and our trip in the quiet countryside. Since living in Tokyo we've gotten used to the constant background noise of a city, but our ears are more accustomed to the muted sounds of nature.
heading home |
harvesting the lotus blooms |
our final Cambodian sunset |
During our drive to the airport, our car (along with all the others in both directions) is diverted to a side road so the main way is clear. We see a sedan go by, then everyone is allowed back to the major street. We ask Kimthet about it, and he says it's probably a member of the parliament. No sitting in traffic for him!
The BEST way to eat a cheeseburger! |
We arrive home safely and we're happy to be back in the land of heated toilet seats!
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