We are spending 3 nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia as our post-DRAGON adventure. The Hotel de la Paix is outstanding with very comfortable accommodations and great food (thanks, Eugene, for the recommendation!).

We're touring safari-style: out for a half-day tour at 6 am, back for a leisurely brunch and rest break during the hottest time of the day, and out for touring again in the late afternoon. This has worked very well in avoiding the hottest weather and the biggest crowds, and we've enjoyed some relaxation at this lovely hotel after our port-intensive time on DRAGON.

The weather has been pretty good except for rain today. However luck was on our side as we had only sprinkles during our morning touring, with heavier showers as soon as we returned. It's clearing up now so hopefully we'll get a good afternoon of touring in.

We toured Angkor Thom the first afternoon. Here are some of Grant's photos:


Siem Reap city streets


Monkey on the road to Angkor Thom


Bayon temple


Faces on the towers




Temple guard at Bayon


Elephant Terrace