We had more time temple gazing outlined for the day, but thankfully were leaving at the more humane hour of 7.30am. We had saved the city of Angkor Thom for today. All that remains of this city which once homed a million people are the religious buildings, the viewing terrace for the Royal family for ceremonies, the Royal family cremation ground and the impressive city gates. As our tuk tuk passed through the gate I could see rows of stone buddahs lining either s...

5am was a rude hour to be getting up. Still dark we made our way through Siem Reap in the tuk tuk. I was surprised to see people still in bars drinking and playing pool - hardcore. The air was cold as we reached the outskirts of town. We overtook several other tuk tuks with western travellers who appeared to be wrapped up in hoodies and sweaters (more prepared than us). We had predicted that the roads would be quiet. This was true, however when we arrived at the ...