We are at Amansara in Siem Reap for Thanksgiving - having arrived here earlier in the week from a fantastic time in Luang Prabang, Laos. The schedule at Amansara is similar to our visit to South Africa 20 years ago - early morning excursions to see the nearby temples in the Ankor Wat area in order to beat the crowds and the heat. Back to the hotel for a late breakfast and then an afternoon to rest, use the pool or have a massage or another excursion. Our excursions have entailed three mornings of temple visits (including a 5AM departure to be at the Ankor Wat temple for sunrise) and an afternoon boat trip on the Tonle Sap lake.
We are thankful to be able to travel and experience these fascinating places and to share the experience with you.
Marlow and Wes
Here are a few photos of highlights over the past week.
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| Hindu temple carvings from 970 |
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| Similar two-level boat to Amanbala, the boat we cruised in on the Tonle Sap Lake. |
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| Lounging atop our private boat. |
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| Alms offering to Monks at dawn in Luang Prabang |
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| Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang |
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| Kuang Si Falls |
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| Swimming in Kuang Si Falls |
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| Sunset on the Mekong River, Luang Prabang |
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| Another sunset on the Mekong in Luang Prabang |
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Typical site while driving in Cambodia. Our car had a wifi hotspot - quite a contrast with the surroundings.
The Amansara hotel has far exceeded our expectations - and they were pretty high to begin with. You can see from the photos below that we are not roughing it!
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