Angkor Thom South Gate and Traditional Khmer, Kongkear Boat

Angkor Thom South Gate also know as Tonle Om Gate was built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the 5 gates into the royal city of Angkor Thom.

A Great Hornbill Came to Visit Us today in Siem Reap Cambodia

The coolest thing just happened. We were just sitting in the Living Room of our Apartment in Siem Reap Cambodia when a Great Hornbill came by to hang out on the Tree just off the Balcony. It was amazing….they are huge. We have seen 5 flying around over the last week and I have tried to take pics to no avail but I never even considered that 1 might just stop by to say hi…lol

The Amazing Preah Pithu Temples Siem Reap Cambodia

The Amazing Preah Pithu Temples Siem Reap Cambodia

We had a fabulous visit to the Preah Pithu group of Temples in the Angkor Thom Complex at the UNESCO Angkor Wat area just a Tuk Tuk ride away outside of Siem Reap Cambodia.

The Preah Pithu group of Temples were built in the 12th century and are located in the Angkor Thom Complex. Preah Pithu is a group of 5 temples in various levels of restoration. These temples were previously identified by Letters (T, U, V, W and X). Duan Mae Temple, Chorm Temple, Kor Sak Temple, Kandork Yeak Temple and the largest Ta Tuot temple.

Soooo We Got to Our Hotel Way Early, Like 7am

Soooo we got to our hotel King Rock Residences in Siem Reap Cambodia way way early. Like 7am….Upon checking at the front desk we told them that we are sorry that we were so early and we understood that check in was not until 2pm. They just smiled and asked for our names again. We were like sure. They looked blank and continued looking and looking and looking……and it was way too long. They looked nervous