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Within a few hours of that fabulous lunch I had, I started feeling nauseous and my body started aching. I had food poisoning and it was most likely related to the seafood. In all honestly, I knew I should not have eaten it as I had had this happened many times over the years and it is one of the worst feelings you can imagine. For over 48 hours, either my mouth or my butt was making movements toward the toilet. We had planned to leave on Sunday but I knew I was not up to the flight. We had booked Air Asia for 84 USD a ticket. But, it was non refundable and after we missed the flight I knew nothing I could do. I talked to the Intercontinental Hotel Concierge and he extended my stay for the same rate (190 USD) and he also booked a flight for me for Cambodian Angkor Airway for 112 USD. Still, a flight back to Bangkok for this rate was great IMHO. And, it was refundable should I need another day or two to recover. I did need more time but I also wanted to get back to my place as I knew I would be able to recover faster there and I knew my doctors there would be great should I need them. We did make the flight and got back into Thailand. We took a taxi from the airport. I was exhausted and could barely walk. The flight was at 12:05PM and we were in the taxi at 1:30 PM. I had not eaten all day as I didn't want to be rushing to the bathroom or even worst. When we hit Sathorn, I put in a call to McDelivery for a cheeseburger as I wanted to eat. As we got to the hotel about 5 minutes later, the delivery boy was already there. I recovered again yesterday and last night and have slept for about 3 days now. I am not over it yet but this morning I felt I could type on the computer so I thought I'd conclude my adventures. Don't fret. The boys were not sick and most likely you would not get sick either. I have a very sensitive stomach and I knew better than to eat seafood. I love it but every doctor tells me never to eat in Asia. I was not upset at the restaurant as it was 100% my fault and my issue. The Intercontinental Hotels was fabulous for the last leg of the journey. They upgraded me to a 1 bedroom suite and gave us lounge access. As I didn't leave the room after the first day, I ordered in every meal. The boys roamed around the city in the day and took care of me at night. They would never leave me alone for more than an hour or two but they would Tuk Tuk here and there and then return. I honestly don't know what all they ended up doing there or where they ate or where they went. I'll find out in a few days when I feel 100%. The trip was still great and I am still so very happy I went and that I took the boys with me. They had a great time and the photos they took of themselves will be great memories for the rest of their lives and for their families. All in all, minus the illness, the trip was amazing!

Within a few hours of that fabulous lunch I had, I started feeling nauseous and my body started aching. I had food poisoning and it was most likely related to the seafood. In all honestly, I knew I should not have eaten it as I had had this happened many times over the years and it is one of the worst feelings you can imagine. For over 48 hours, either my mouth or my butt was making movements toward the toilet. We had planned to leave on Sunday but I knew I was not up to the flight. We had booked Air Asia for 84 USD a ticket. But, it was non refundable and after we missed the flight I knew nothing I could do. I talked to the Intercontinental Hotel Concierge and he extended my stay for the same rate (190 USD) and he also booked a flight for me for Cambodian Angkor Airway for 112 USD. Still, a flight back to Bangkok for this rate was great IMHO. And, it was refundable should I need another day or two to recover. I did need more time but I also wanted to get back to my place as I knew I would be able to recover faster there and I knew my doctors there would be great should I need them. We did make the flight and got back into Thailand. We took a taxi from the airport. I was exhausted and could barely walk. The flight was at 12:05PM and we were in the taxi at 1:30 PM. I had not eaten all day as I didn't want to be rushing to the bathroom or even worst. When we hit Sathorn, I put in a call to McDelivery for a cheeseburger as I wanted to eat. As we got to the hotel about 5 minutes later, the delivery boy was already there. I recovered again yesterday and last night and have slept for about 3 days now. I am not over it yet but this morning I felt I could type on the computer so I thought I'd conclude my adventures. Don't fret. The boys were not sick and most likely you would not get sick either. I have a very sensitive stomach and I knew better than to eat seafood. I love it but every doctor tells me never to eat in Asia. I was not upset at the restaurant as it was 100% my fault and my issue. The Intercontinental Hotels was fabulous for the last leg of the journey. They upgraded me to a 1 bedroom suite and gave us lounge access. As I didn't leave the room after the first day, I ordered in every meal. The boys roamed around the city in the day and took care of me at night. They would never leave me alone for more than an hour or two but they would Tuk Tuk here and there and then return. I honestly don't know what all they ended up doing there or where they ate or where they went. I'll find out in a few days when I feel 100%. The trip was still great and I am still so very happy I went and that I took the boys with me. They had a great time and the photos they took of themselves will be great memories for the rest of their lives and for their families. All in all, minus the illness, the trip was amazing!

Today started out at the hotel with breakfast. The breakfast buffet was to die for! Absolutely fabulous! They had a variety of everything. I love this place. After I ate, I went for a swim and while the water was cold, it was nice to lounge around and wait for the boys to wake up. We hired a Tuk Tuk driver today for 8 hours. His rate was 20USD. He agreed to take us everywhere we wanted to go. We started out by going to lunch. I had asked the hotel to recommend a place that most Cambodians would eat. I thought we would get a market area. But, instead, we ended up at Malis. It is an upscale restaurant. I almost left but thought we drove out of the way to get here and I should try it. I am so glad I did. The food was delicious! We had Crab Fried Rice, Scallop with peppercorn, Cambodia Kabobs with chili sauce, Morning Glory, Honey BBQ Pork, and Cambodia Tiger Prawns. We all thought this was the best meal we had experienced in Cambodia! After lunch, we headed to the "Killing Fields." This is the area where there are mass graves from the Po Pot regime. It was a very dark time in Cambodian history and to this day, I don't understand why the International community did not get involved. see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_Fields The area is very somber and causes many emotions. The cost is 8USD and that comes with an audio tour guide. I got one for English and the boys got one for Thai. This was a great help as they didn't have to translate into another language. My two guys are rarely quite but they listened and they didn't speak the entire timer. It was such an interesting experience. At the end (about 1 hour) they looked at me and said, "so sad." And, then they asked why America didn't help like they want to do in Syria. I didn't have an answer for them other than after Vietnam and Korean Wars, the American people didn't want to get involved in anything. Very similar to now when the public is tired of wars in the Middle East. Shame on us for letting any people get treated this way. After that, we went to the King's Palace but the whole area was closed for a celebration and police and guards blocked us off. We tried a few other places and they were closed too. We ended up at Wat Phnom. It was built in 1373, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. From Wiki: "The sanctuary itself was rebuilt several times in the 19th century and again in 1926. The interior has a central altar complex with a large bronze seated Buddha surrounded by other statues, flowers, candles and items of devotion and worship. The walls are covered with murals, especially of Jataka stories of the Buddha's earlier reincarnations before his enlightenment. There are also murals depicting stories from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. The newer murals in the bottom tiers are somewhat balanced, traditional and modern. The southwest corner of the vihear and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. The front is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat." Our last stop of the day was the Russian Market. If you have been to JJ Market in Bangkok, think the same thing! It is a large market with copy goods galore! The fun part of the day was seeing the street scenes in and around the city! Beautiful people and beautiful city.

Today started out at the hotel with breakfast. The breakfast buffet was to die for! Absolutely fabulous! They had a variety of everything. I love this place. After I ate, I went for a swim and while the water was cold, it was nice to lounge around and wait for the boys to wake up. We hired a Tuk Tuk driver today for 8 hours. His rate was 20USD. He agreed to take us everywhere we wanted to go. We started out by going to lunch. I had asked the hotel to recommend a place that most Cambodians would eat. I thought we would get a market area. But, instead, we ended up at Malis. It is an upscale restaurant. I almost left but thought we drove out of the way to get here and I should try it. I am so glad I did. The food was delicious! We had Crab Fried Rice, Scallop with peppercorn, Cambodia Kabobs with chili sauce, Morning Glory, Honey BBQ Pork, and Cambodia Tiger Prawns. We all thought this was the best meal we had experienced in Cambodia! After lunch, we headed to the "Killing Fields." This is the area where there are mass graves from the Po Pot regime. It was a very dark time in Cambodian history and to this day, I don't understand why the International community did not get involved. see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_Fields The area is very somber and causes many emotions. The cost is 8USD and that comes with an audio tour guide. I got one for English and the boys got one for Thai. This was a great help as they didn't have to translate into another language. My two guys are rarely quite but they listened and they didn't speak the entire timer. It was such an interesting experience. At the end (about 1 hour) they looked at me and said, "so sad." And, then they asked why America didn't help like they want to do in Syria. I didn't have an answer for them other than after Vietnam and Korean Wars, the American people didn't want to get involved in anything. Very similar to now when the public is tired of wars in the Middle East. Shame on us for letting any people get treated this way. After that, we went to the King's Palace but the whole area was closed for a celebration and police and guards blocked us off. We tried a few other places and they were closed too. We ended up at Wat Phnom. It was built in 1373, and stands 27 metres above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city. From Wiki: "The sanctuary itself was rebuilt several times in the 19th century and again in 1926. The interior has a central altar complex with a large bronze seated Buddha surrounded by other statues, flowers, candles and items of devotion and worship. The walls are covered with murals, especially of Jataka stories of the Buddha's earlier reincarnations before his enlightenment. There are also murals depicting stories from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana. The newer murals in the bottom tiers are somewhat balanced, traditional and modern. The southwest corner of the vihear and stupa, is a small shrine dedicated to Lady Penh. The front is often crowded with the faithful bringing their prayers and food offerings to the woman deemed responsible for the founding of the wat." Our last stop of the day was the Russian Market. If you have been to JJ Market in Bangkok, think the same thing! It is a large market with copy goods galore! The fun part of the day was seeing the street scenes in and around the city! Beautiful people and beautiful city.

We were only going to Angkor Wat and Siem Reap but the more we talked about the country and the wars here, I decided I wanted the boys to see the "Killing Fields." Thais often look down on their neighboring countries and I wanted them to see this to make them understand a bit more of the history of the people here. Instead of just going in and out, I wanted to be sure they were able to see the other places if the had an interest. They both wanted to see Phnom Penh and so we headed in that direction. To be honest, the gatorade saga will soon be lost in my memory as shit like that happens all the time to me. But, I'll never forget the mini bar. Not that I was upset with them at all as I was not. But, it just goes to show what happens when one steps out of their what they know. The BF has traveled with me before and knows that I don't mind him drinking from the mini bar and when we were in India for 6 weeks last year we also had free drinks at the hotels but it was because we were on a club floor at the JW Marriott and the lounge was next to us and we would go in and get drinks there several times a day. I can't really blame him for this. This always makes me angry. I don't get it but it is the way it is. I had asked the hotel for the name of another company to save money and they refused to give me the name of one. They said, they could not be liable should there be an issue. So, I asked where I would go to find this and they said to go to any travel agent. I then asked if they could give me the name of one to call and they said they could not. So, I said, OK I may want to fly out and could they give me the name of a travel agent in town and they gave it to me directly. I then called and booked a car. LOL A PITA just to get one phone number. The taxi was 60 USD total. The plane would have been hear 300 for the 3 of us. It was a savings of over 240 USD and thus worth it IMHO. Now, to be honest, the drive was supposed to be 5-6 hours. It is not that it is a long way as much as the roads are really bad. Our driver was bad and thus part of the reason I said the trip was horrible. He passed every car we encountered and often there was not much room to pass. And, he was weaving in and out of traffic. In the end, we were at the hotel in about 4 hours. Thus, I think he was driving way too fast. At one point, I saw the speed of 90 MPH. I would not do this if driving in US on Interstate. But, he wanted to get there quick. His average speed was around 70 the majority of the time. Also, I did love seeing the countryside. The houses were all built up high on stilts. There were more cows on this one road than I have ever seen in Thailand. We saw lots of water buffalo. The passed by some great little villages and we got to see what the real people here live like. I found the ride fascinating. Just the speed we were going made it impossible to take photos and enjoy the scenery as much as I wanted to.

Day 4: Back to Bangkok - Or NOT A very long day! We woke up today and had breakfast at the hotel and packed our bags to travel. We were headed back to Thailand today but since it rained a bit, we decided we would head to Phnom Penh and fly out. We had a few choices of transportation to get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. We could have chosen to fly. They had direct flights from about 84 USD. We could have taken a boat (which is what we wanted to do) for about 35 USD but when we asked to book this, we were told it was not open until October. So, if you plan to try a river boat ride, be sure you come at a time when it is open. We could have taken a variety of bus services that ranged from about 8 USD to 14 USD. However, we decided to take a taxi as we thought the rate of 60 USD was reasonable and were told it would be more comfortable than a bus. The hotel tried to get us to book with them for 90USD but we just called a local travel agent who told us 65 and we said 60 and she said OK. As we needed to check out, I went downstairs and started the process. We had 2 rooms as I wanted the boys to have a room of their own on the trip and at 45 USD a night, I thought very reasonable. Plus, if we had added a 3rd person to our room, they would going to charge 20 USD anyway. At checkout, I saw a bill for 187 USD. It was for the minibar in the boys room. I was shocked but I guess I didn't want to argue and I paid it. When we were in the taxi, I asked the boys if they had drinks from the minibar and they said they drank everything each day. I asked why they just didn't get something from the mini mart and they said, "you told us mini bar was free." LOL I did tell them that when we stay at the Intercontinental. At a Royal Ambassador, I get free mini bar privileges and I tell them to drink anything they want each day as it is free. Since we have not stayed at this hotel before, they thought the same was for this hotel. I didn't tell them that things weren't free here and I didn't tell them the total cost of the bill. But, I had a big chuckle on my own for not being more clear. It won't happen again! The taxi ride was Hell on Wheels! Literally, the road is horrible. The way the people drive the road is dangerous and I was relieved to get to my room. The ride really was horrendous and I wish I had taken either a plane or a bus. The car hit 10,000 major bumps and we felt like we were riding a roller coaster each moment. Once we got settled in the hotel, I was not feeling well. Perhaps it was getting drenched for 3 days so I asked the boys to go out and get me some gatorade. I gave them 100 USD. They came back and gave me my change. I had 57 USD. I asked why so little and the BF said, that was what they gave him from the 100. I asked how much the bill was and he didn't know but said 20. In other words, they don't speak the language and the guy at the store short changed them. I told them they try this with me in Thailand from time to time and that is why I always count things very carefully. For those of you unbelievers, let me say the boys have never short changed me. They have access to my ATM's, CC, etc. I trust them totally and as they have their own money, it would not behove them to make up the story. They were both surprised at this and now know to be more careful. I guess the guy saw a few gold necklaces and their watches and said, "here comes my payday." We did eat dinner tonight near the River front. It was just OK and nothing special. We chose to stay at the Intercontinental Hotel as I needed some nights before the end of the year. It is late at night here and I have a fever so I am off to bed. Long day. Raining again on us in Phnom Penh.

Day 4: Back to Bangkok - Or NOT A very long day! We woke up today and had breakfast at the hotel and packed our bags to travel. We were headed back to Thailand today but since it rained a bit, we decided we would head to Phnom Penh and fly out. We had a few choices of transportation to get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. We could have chosen to fly. They had direct flights from about 84 USD. We could have taken a boat (which is what we wanted to do) for about 35 USD but when we asked to book this, we were told it was not open until October. So, if you plan to try a river boat ride, be sure you come at a time when it is open. We could have taken a variety of bus services that ranged from about 8 USD to 14 USD. However, we decided to take a taxi as we thought the rate of 60 USD was reasonable and were told it would be more comfortable than a bus. The hotel tried to get us to book with them for 90USD but we just called a local travel agent who told us 65 and we said 60 and she said OK. As we needed to check out, I went downstairs and started the process. We had 2 rooms as I wanted the boys to have a room of their own on the trip and at 45 USD a night, I thought very reasonable. Plus, if we had added a 3rd person to our room, they would going to charge 20 USD anyway. At checkout, I saw a bill for 187 USD. It was for the minibar in the boys room. I was shocked but I guess I didn't want to argue and I paid it. When we were in the taxi, I asked the boys if they had drinks from the minibar and they said they drank everything each day. I asked why they just didn't get something from the mini mart and they said, "you told us mini bar was free." LOL I did tell them that when we stay at the Intercontinental. At a Royal Ambassador, I get free mini bar privileges and I tell them to drink anything they want each day as it is free. Since we have not stayed at this hotel before, they thought the same was for this hotel. I didn't tell them that things weren't free here and I didn't tell them the total cost of the bill. But, I had a big chuckle on my own for not being more clear. It won't happen again! The taxi ride was Hell on Wheels! Literally, the road is horrible. The way the people drive the road is dangerous and I was relieved to get to my room. The ride really was horrendous and I wish I had taken either a plane or a bus. The car hit 10,000 major bumps and we felt like we were riding a roller coaster each moment. Once we got settled in the hotel, I was not feeling well. Perhaps it was getting drenched for 3 days so I asked the boys to go out and get me some gatorade. I gave them 100 USD. They came back and gave me my change. I had 57 USD. I asked why so little and the BF said, that was what they gave him from the 100. I asked how much the bill was and he didn't know but said 20. In other words, they don't speak the language and the guy at the store short changed them. I told them they try this with me in Thailand from time to time and that is why I always count things very carefully. For those of you unbelievers, let me say the boys have never short changed me. They have access to my ATM's, CC, etc. I trust them totally and as they have their own money, it would not behove them to make up the story. They were both surprised at this and now know to be more careful. I guess the guy saw a few gold necklaces and their watches and said, "here comes my payday." We did eat dinner tonight near the River front. It was just OK and nothing special. We chose to stay at the Intercontinental Hotel as I needed some nights before the end of the year. The rate is 190 USD per night. It is late at night here and I have a fever so I am off to bed. Long day. Raining again on us in Phnom Penh.

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They are having a great time. They loved the temples and the history of the ruins. I do admit that I didn't ask them to go on this trip. I knew they loved Angelina Jolie and I had them watch the Tomb Raiders movie with me a while back. There is part of it filmed at the ruins and I told them this and they said, "Oh, I want to see." I said OK. They knew about the place for a while and were both excited to go. I never take them somewhere without giving them a choice. I asked them both if they wanted to go and they both said yes. I asked the BF if he wanted to go back to India with me for 6 weeks this year and he said NO. So, he won't be going with me on the trip and I never get upset when they say no. They both truly wanted to go. They were both excited to see the ruins. We did read about them before the trip and they have been sending photos to their friends. They were disappointed we didn't do the balloon ride. But, there is nothing you can do when inclement weather strikes.

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At Chiang Mai Coffee Stop their try to treat all their customers as guests. Their offer mixed drinks, beer and wine as well as coffee. They have a new Garden for you to sit in as well as A/C inside. Give them a try and tell us about it! Establishment Service: 1. AIR-CONDITIONED LOUNGE 2. INSIDE BAR 3. TERRACE 4. 4 SEPARATE DINING / RELAXING AREA’S 5. Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant 6. AUG/SEPT SPECIAL – BUY ANY 2 BEERS GET 1 FREE Information Address: 203/12 203/12 Huai Kaeo Road, A Muang, Chiang Mai,50000 (Located just 10 Mins from The Night Bazaar on Huew Kaew Rd: next to Chiangmai Hill Hotel) Tel: 083-5253035 Email: info@chiangmaicoffeestop.com Website: http://www.chiang-mai-coffee.com/

I thought he was great. He is very marketable. Are there "boy bands" with racial mix? If they pair him with a few of the other guys, it will be incredible. Also, I loved the 3 brothers!

Day 3 I know from experience that shit happens. On my last trip here, I lost my photos and the same thing happened on one trip to Brazil. I have a few hundred thousand photos from years gone by and I have been organizing them the last few months. Knowing that I had lost photos in the past when things happen, I have started to use Dropbox to save all my camera images. This comes in very handy for me as I just connect the camera or the flash drive and dropbox has a setting that allows it to always upload to your dropbox account. I do this now for all images and it loads to my account and even if my computer is stolen, I have not lost anything of value to me like photos. I also have family in the USA with access to my account and they can see all the photos each day as well without me having to send via email. IMHO, Dropbox is a savior in many instances! Here are a few photos of the breakfast in the hotel. Again, this is a good place to eat and the food is very good but it is mainly Asian cuisine as that is their customer base. Today, when I was at breakfast around 6:30 AM, they will full with only Asians. I was the only white guy in the room. It has not stopped raining since we got here. We had planned to go about 50 k outside the city for a few other ruins and some mountain trekking but with the rain, we were told that it was not possible. We had also tried to do the balloons over the ruins and they were closed. Lastly, we saw an ad for ATV and a few hours of 4 wheels though the area and again, they were closed due to the rain. So, we didn't get to see all the things we wanted to see but at least we got to the major temples yesterday. We have been in and out of town quite a bit. We have eaten on Pub road for several meals and also in the hotel. The average cost of all of our meals here have been about 10USD per person. I will say that if I do this again, I'll stay near the center of town. Our hotel is great but it is a Tuk Tuk ride into the city all the time.

Day 3 I know from experience that shit happens. On my last trip here, I lost my photos and the same thing happened on one trip to Brazil. I have a few hundred thousand photos from years gone by and I have been organizing them the last few months. Knowing that I had lost photos in the past when things happen, I have started to use Dropbox to save all my camera images. This comes in very handy for me as I just connect the camera or the flash drive and dropbox has a setting that allows it to always upload to your dropbox account. I do this now for all images and it loads to my account and even if my computer is stolen, I have not lost anything of value to me like photos. I also have family in the USA with access to my account and they can see all the photos each day as well without me having to send via email. IMHO, Dropbox is a savior in many instances! Here are a few photos of the breakfast in the hotel. Again, this is a good place to eat and the food is very good but it is mainly Asian cuisine as that is their customer base. Today, when I was at breakfast around 6:30 AM, they will full with only Asians. I was the only white guy in the room. It has not stopped raining since we got here. We had planned to go about 50 k outside the city for a few other ruins and some mountain trekking but with the rain, we were told that it was not possible. We had also tried to do the balloons over the ruins and they were closed. Lastly, we saw an ad for ATV and a few hours of 4 wheels though the area and again, they were closed due to the rain. So, we didn't get to see all the things we wanted to see but at least we got to the major temples yesterday. We have been in and out of town quite a bit. We have eaten on Pub road for several meals and also in the hotel. The average cost of all of our meals here have been about 10USD per person. I will say that if I do this again, I'll stay near the center of town. Our hotel is great but it is a Tuk Tuk ride into the city all the time.

We did the climb. At most of the temples yesterday, there were sections closed off for renovations. But, our guide was great and he found ways to get around everything so we could see it. Yes, the steps were steep and I felt like I was going to fall many times. Even not slippery, I would have been uncomfortable on some of them. The rain just exaggerated the fear for me. Thanks. Yes, I figured that many of the photos were similar to others. I mean, how many photos of a tree can look so different. LOL But, I guess I came here about 10 years ago and I love seeing other people's photos and I said the same thing. They all looked like mine. LOL You are right, the beauty is just incredible!

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Day 2 in Siem Reap I woke up early today and headed downstairs for a good breakfast. The hotel provides a very nice buffet and I love omelets. The ones here were excellent. The have a wide variety of food for foreigners and locals. It was a lot of Asian delicacies as the majority of the guests are Asian tour groups. The hotel manager said mostly from Korea, China and Japan. I had arranged a tour guide for today. The cost was 25 USD for the day for the guide and the van was another 50 USD. We need a van as there were 3 of us and the guide and driver. We were told that most likely it would rain today but we booked the guide anyway. It did rain. The entire day. There were a few short breaks but we were soaked the entire day. Many of the photos you will see are in the rain. It was just a very cloudy and drizzly day today! The driver and guide were excellent and well worth the money. We stopped by an ATM first thing as I knew we would need American currency to pay for the tickets to get inside the Angkor Wat temples. The ATM's here dispense USD but most places take several forms of currency. The cost is 20 USD for one day, 40 for 3 days and 60 for a week. We were going to only get one day but we wanted to do one more temple the next day so we booked for 2 days. They take a photo of you and you are printed out a pass. From there we were off to see the amazing temples in the area. It truly is a marvelous site. There is so much to see and it is often up and down stairs and hiking in the trails. You can read about the temples from other sites but I'll say that seeing one of the 7 Wonders of the World is just something none of us will ever forget. It was not my first visit here but I did enjoy it so much better because the boys were here with me to experience it. I twisted my ankle in the first 10 minutes and the rest of the day was spent limping around. I still made the day but it was a bit painful. As soon as we got back, my foot went up but it was too late. The damage was done! We left a bit later than the other groups as the boys wanted to leave after 9. When we got to the main temple the guide suggested that we start at the other temples and end at Angkor. We agreed and off we went. One of my favorite temples was the one where Angelina Jolie filmed part of Tomb Raider. The trees covering the temple grounds are fabulous. I also loved the kids from the area all playing in the trees surrounding the temple. We did have tons of kids come up to us today to ask us to give them money or to buy something. After 10 thousand no, no, no, I had one kid ask me to buy a postcard and I told him to count to 100. He did. In English. I gave him some money as I thought he earned it. He was maybe 6 years old. I was told that 80 percent of the children in Cambodia now learn English in school. That came from the guide and I don't know how accurate but so far everyone we met including waiters and gas station attendants spoke very good English. After we finished our tour, and rested, I went for a long swim. The hotel has a salt water pool and it felt great after a long day hiking and trekking. The boys and I ate at the hotel and called it an early night. Sorry there are so many images. It was just one of those days that we all wanted to take a ton of photos. We ended up with over 2,000 images! LOL I won't put them all on there but here are a few samples.

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