Cambodia

Destination number 2 on the trip was Siem Reap, Cambodia to tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor. Our tuk tuk (mopeds with a little carriage on the back) driver Siv was there to meet us at the airport with a big smile - and quite possibly the world's best laugh!

After dropping off our bags at the Golden Mango (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!) and hiring a guide (Vutha), we were off to explore the ancient temples. First up Angkor Wat - built in the 12th century.

We headed back to Angkor Wat a few days later to catch the sunrise - well worth waking up at 4:30am!

Next up was Bakong, otherwise known as the temple of the 216 smiling Buddhas!

Here is a common site of Vutha explaining something to us. It really was so great to have a guide to walk us through all the history of the temples and to explain the significance of everything. And at $25 a day, how can you afford not to...yep, Cambodia is cheap!

Another favorite was Ta Prohm - better known as the Tomb Raider temple, made famous by the scenes of Angelina running through the ruins. It was absolutely incredible seeing these humongous trees gowning amidst the rocks.

We took an elephant ride between a few of the temples. Fun times!

Of all the temples we saw, my favorite was Bantery Srei. The stone is a little different which made the carvings deeper and more pronounced.

After two full days we were templed out so it was off to check out the floating village.

There was a store where we could buy school supplies and then we headed over to the school to deliver them. Of course the kids thought I was crazy, but fun to be able to help them along in their education!

Here are some kiddos heading to school.

I highly recommend Cambodia, the sites are amazing, the food is delicious, and the people are incredibly friendly!!!