Day 20 - Siem Reap

We had a lay in this morning and a later than usual breakfast before taking a walk to the old town before it got very hot.  Our guide told us that yesterday was the hottest so far this year but will get even hotter next month ahead of the rainy season.

We walked the 2 km to the town, passing the Kings Siem Reap residence on the way.  We found 'Pub Street' but most bars were closed so it wasn't very lively.  Next to this was the old market but it was the usual souvenirs and fake clothing.  We were continually harassed to buy something so came out and went for a cold drink down by the river.  We got a tuk tuk back to the hotel as we were both wet through with sweat.

Park next to Kings Residence

Kings Residence 

Pub Street - where the night life is centered

Fish Spa

Very narrow shopping street

Siem Reap River


We spent the afternoon at the pool and had a massage at the hotel Spa and then took a tuk tuk back to the old town where we had a cocktail and pizza in Pub Street.  It was very lively and we walked around enjoying the atmosphere. 


Pub Street at night

Pub Street cocktail


After one final drink we walked back towards the hotel alongside the river.  It was like Blackpool illuminations!  All the bridges and riverside areas were beautifully lit up.  

Illuminated Bridge over Siem Reap River

Illuminated Bridge over Siem Reap River 

Flags and lights over the river 
between 2 bridges

There were more illuminations and a small riverside park with stone animals near to the Kings Residence.  We saw a frog on the pavement and lots of small lizards on the walls.

Stone elephant and baby

Another Illuminated bridge

Lady with 2 children on moped and no helmet

Bridge opposite the Kings Residence 

Entrance to Kings Residence 


Frog on pavement

Lizard on wall



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