Flight was at 7am... something like that. It was a bad morning, nearly missed my flight, got majorly fucked by my sister..bla bla bla, Shall not go there. So yes... arrived at Siam Reap around 11am. Siam Reap is an hour behind, so I keep getting the time wrong.
First thing we did, was go to the hotel, dumped out bags n started searching for food. My first meal in Cambodia, this soup noodle with beef. Hmm... I must say, it tasted alil weird, but the soup is addictive.
Next was a visit to the silk farm. You know... where they make silk....?
yeah....these lil fella make them silk. Kinda gross to think about it, we're wearing these lil wormy's saliva. Anyways, to cut things short, I were explained all the steps to make silk. A process that requires alot of skill. Those people are good.
K, moving along... we went to see this place where they do, wood and stone carvings. Again.. those ppl are really skilled. So patient....
See the little Buddha heads..? hahah so cute. They're all hand made. I havent seen a single Machine in that place. I wanted to bring one home... but err err err... forgot why I didnt. Nvm...
Next.... oh, at night already. So we had buffet dinner at this place that had some cultural performances. So, yeah, you get to eat like a pig..while being entertained by some peasant dance. Woo...
Day 2
Welcome to Angkor Wat..... no actually this isnt Angkor Wat..thats the Tomb Raider place, I forgot what was the name. I just like that tree, standing on top of the building. Interesting, how it got up there.
They ALLLLL have amazing carvings on the wall... not just the wall, the doors, pillars, door frame and all. CRazY I tell you, the ppl last time have too much free time in hand. Everyday wake up and carve wall.
Oh here's another view of that tree. I dont know if the tree started from the bottom n grew up the building... or it started on the top and the roots went down south.hmmm.....
Anywaysss.... Thats.. my sister, looking all small inside one of the chambers. Dont know why they built such a high ceiling, were men THAT tall last time? hehehe
That.... is one of the tree whos life is being suckEd the hell out by a parasite. Apparently, if that tree dies, then the building might collapse because the tree roots are holding it up, preventing it from crumbling.
See... the other parts,without good ol mr tree to hold the walls up... they're all gone. What a waste, there are more nice carvings inside.
Next, this orange thingy is a temple for the ladies. Bantey Srei, If im not mistaken, not too sure bout the spelling. But yes, its for the ladies to pray... or something. God know what a lady temple is for.hehehe.
THIS..... is one of the 7th wonder of the world.... the Great, Angkor Wat. Its such a LONG walk to go in there... Have to pass by a bridge... then more walk... then door... then... more walk ways... then library... then this little lake? in front... then only the temple... bahh...
Before reaching the building... I came across this lil fella sitting in the middle of the road.. playing with that bottle. Obviously... Monkeys arent like other animals. I disturbed it by putting my shoes near its face, it came after me. I dont know if it understood english, But i said sorry and it left me alone.ehehehe.
Uh...do I need to tell you that... its me? Ok well.. thats.. me.. with loads of pillars at the back... and on my.....right is this really long wall with some Hindu stories carved on it. Something bout Ramayana bla bla bla. You know, the one in our sastera back in school. thats if you remember.
Angkor Wat, is like... a box in a box. Theres that outter box, which I was talking about...with the Hindu stories, and in the middle of it, is this "box". there are more Buddha statues inside, but unfortunately, the head is missing from most of it, some of it taken by the ppl to sell, some said its because of the different kings in the past. Some were Buddhist followers, some were into Hinduism. So... fight la you know... need not explain.
K... next temple. This one I remember the name. Its called Bayun. Not too sure if I remember the spelling.hehehe.Sorry.. I am badd at spelling.
From far it looked like some termite's nest.
But up close.. you see the face of Buddha carved into the walls.... They're BIG. See... kinda cute right?
Yeah.... over 1000years with no fingers to scratch, lemme give you a hand there ay?
Day 3
To the great lake, Tonle Sap. Things like these, you've only ever read about it in the history books or whatever... but the lake... is really huge.....felt like I was at SEA when I was there. Except, there were plants and TREES in the water.
Oh, got to visit their lil croc farm. See this lil fella smiling for me? too bad I know he's gonna die, his skin and meat exported to China. But he doesnt know that... ignorant is bliss. =)
The fish farm, croc farm are run by the people who lives on the lake. I think they called them the boatman? boat people? something like that. They literally live on the boat. Its like this lil SAMPAN, with added roof and walla.... a home. Some of it had TV inside, some even have pets. Wonder where does the dogs poop....
Aight... back on land... we headed to the street they call, pub street. Thats where all the restaurants, bars and pubs are located.
We went to this one called, The Red Piano. Its where Angelina Jolie had her meals when she was shooting Tomb Raider. its Khemer food, which also means Cambodian food, if you didnt know.
Back at our hotel, we saw these bunch of bikers from Britain. They were on some charity mission. We were told that they started cycling from Saigon in Vietnam and this was their stop. At our hotel. Those ppl are cool man. We cheered and clapped for them from our balcony.heheh support support!
For dinner, we went back again to pub street, but this time being more adventures, we tried their street food. I had fried noodle with beef. Thats the picture at the bottom, the top one is Fried rice with pork. Oh yes they have PoRk everywhere.But I prefer beef.
I reckon its something like our Maggie goreng here, but theirs is SOOOO much better....and cheaper too. Oh, I'm missing it now already.
Day 4
We headed down to the river, which is pretty close by to our hotel as well, to watch the boat race. Its a mini version of the big dragon boat race in Phnom Penh. There they have about 50 people in ONE boat, in Siam Reap, its only about 20 per boat. They race 2 by 2... so it was ok, i think. Nothing really interesting.
But the people there, must love it. There were SOOOOOO many people everywhere, kids were in the trees...seriously...
After that, we went to this place called the old market. Its like our pasar seni or something, coz they sell all sorta things outside, bracelets, statues, magnets, paintings, bla bla bla, you get the picture. But inside, smacked in the middle of it, is this market place. I smelt fish from a distance and was wondering what the hell it was. Guess when they call it the market, its no joke.
did some last minute shopping, bought BOOZe... oh yeah didnt mention that booze there are CHEAP LIKE HELL, seriously...CHEAP LIKE hell...Oh and also because of that, we drank everyday while we were there.hehe. K... continue... uh.. dinner we had it at this restaurant called the Indochine restaurant. I had...beef again. But mine was AWESOME. beef never tasted so good. Everyone else had pasta but their eyes were darted at my dish. I have a good eye for food la, leave me alone. Drank some more that night, slept for about 3 hours bcoz my bro forgot that its an hour earlier in Siam Reap, thus setting the alarm...an hour earlier. grrr..... So... woke up at 4.30 AM.... packed...had a few bites of breakfast before leaving....... and...
Homeward bound by 8 something am. It was a good trip, cheap alco aside, really...Wouldnt mind going back there again in the next few years. Lets give it time to grow. Cambodia is such a poor place. At least places like that makes me appreciate whatever I have here now more.haha. Ok, thats the SHoRtesT possible way I could make this. I took over 420++ pictures for that trip... and I think its less than 30 here? Not too sure.. ok... thats all folks. Hope you're still awake reading this point. Adios.
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