On The Town - Siem Reap

Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples are in the city of Siem Reap. About 5 years ago, I went there for a business trip. At the time, I remember there being one hotel and a few small restaurants.

Things have changed quite a bit since then, as the Cambodian government has tried to capitalize on the income from tourists wanting to visit one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the world. The entire town is geared towards tourism and it has become a nice place to visit (for reasons in addition to its already famous temples).

Here's my mom at a handicraft night bazaar in one of the tree-lined parks.



Kids playing in the park.

Almost everyone got around on bicycles.

In Thailand, these trees would have been cut down and made into chopsticks.


In Cambodia, they make great shade for an afternoon stroll. They also house monster, dog-sized bats!

You can almost make them out hanging upside down from the bare branch in the middle.

Here are some pictures from the Old Market and Pub Street. Although there are some local, Cambodian restaurants, most serve western food. We ate Italian both nights - and, as it turned out, from the same restaurant.