Thursday, 12 March 2015

Hanging out in Siem Reap

Today was one of those days where we had nothing planned but a lot happened. 

Danny got up early and went for a bike ride around the city and came home energized, and with new ideas for places to check out. We spend a LOT of time together and the opportunity to go off and do something on our own is relished!

Zac and I started the day a little slower with our usual breakfasts - a bowl of Khmer noodles for me and banana pancakes for Zac. 


We are staying at the 7 Candles Guesthouse, which is a family run place by Ponheary Ly, who also runs a foundation and registered charity to support 2500 rural children and 600 kids from the city streets to attend school. (www.plfcanada.org). 

This morning, we visited one of the local schools that was putting on a music concert. We sought out the grade 4s to see what their class was like - Zac would be one of the taller kids. Some of the kids were brave enough to say hello and practice their English. 
Grade 1's:

On the walk home we stumbled on the local wat (Buddhist temple) and cemetery. There were also many monks but I didn't feel comfortable taking their picture. 
We continued our walk and found the local soccer pitch, where we sat and enjoyed a game by a group of young men. 

Danny and Zac went home and I continued my walk to some nearby gardens where many people were having their wedding photos taken. 


After visiting a few art galleries and a stop for an iced americano, the morning was complete. What else might the day hold?

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