Siem Reap Trip #1

Yong Shuan's first family trip with Grandpa Grandma Tan was to Siem Reap, Cambodia. We booked the Air Asia ticket 6 months ago, and yes we were charged with fuel surcharge ... Grrgghhh.... Since we were travelling with infant and elderly, I emailed the driver/tour guide and told him I need a light and easy vacation. Thanks to all friends who shared their itineraries and advises. Though we never finish all the temples, we had a fruitful trip, like my sis Audrey said, most of all we love the "family" get together. We took alot of nice photos and I told SW I wish my next birthday gift is one SLR camera.

2009 Feb 09 - Landed Siem Reap International Airport
Yong Shuan played with his cap in the hotel lobby. We stayed at the Empress Angkor Hotel.

2009 Feb 09 Noon - We visited the Silk Farm. The following two photos were taken while the guide explained the process from the begining of worm breeding to the final step of making the silk scaft. Amazing journey...

2009 Feb 09 -Lunch at local Khmer Restaurant recommended by the driver.
( Sorry .. Since we were too tired and hungry, we hardly take picture during the meal time )
We had Amok (Fish/Chicken cook in coconut milk and served in the coconut), Khmer spring rolls, Sliced Pork stir fried with Basil Leaves, Tom Yam Soup etc.

2009 Feb 09 - After lunch, we headed to Stone and Wood Craving Centre, actually these two silk farm and craving centres are run by the same organization, it is called the Artisan d'Angkor. We went back to the same place the following day to shop for the stone craving and silk, as we could not find any similar quality one from the Old Market.


2009 Feb 09 Evening - We went to the ticket booth to buy the Entry Passes to the Angkor Archaeological Pack. They allowed free access to see the sunset inside the Angkor Wat on that day itself if you buy the ticket for the following day. We managed to snap some nice photos.



2009 Feb 10 - 5am - Myself and hubby woke up early and we went to the Angkor Wat to see the sunrise. We left Yong Shun with grandma and grandpa in the hotel. It was truly amazing to see the sunrise in Angkor Wat and the temples as background in our photo. We then went into the temple with our Tour Guide - Mr. Phranna. (I hope I spell his name correctly). He brought us one round the Angkor Wat and explained the bas relief in each galleries.



2009 Feb 10 - Morning - We went back to hotel for our breakfast and to pick up Yong Shuan and the rest. We then visited to few more temples within the Angkor Thom area. Among them, I would have to say Bayon is the most fascinating one.


We enjoyed this trip, simply because when we like to climb to higher spot to snap good photo, Grandpa was helping to "jaga" & entertain Yong Shuan for us. When we were tired, everyone else has helped to carry, to push the stroller for us. Surprised us Yong Shuan walked alot during the whole trip, we brought the stroller and it was only used when he fall sleep during his afternoon nap.



.... to be continued ....