We took the bus from Phnom Penh to Siam Reap. The printed price is 17000 Riels, but we got it from the guesthouse for the price of $5 ( 20000Riels). Slightly more for the transport from the GH to bus station and commision.The whole scene along the 5 hours journey is a pleasant experience. However don't expect the nice straight highway bus experience as you found in Penisula Malaysia. To me, the scene is almost the same as in Malaysia, mostly paddy fields, small houses. I believe this is one of "exotic" tropical country scene to the caucasions.
Upon arrival in Siam Reap, the next scenario here is shocking. Before disembarking from the bus, our bus were encircled by a huge crowd of locals when it drove into the parking space. Wow, it was the most shocking experience for me in the whole trip.
The young lenglui here is so terrified of all the tuk-tuk drivers who are too aggresive in fetching business
They were just the tuk-tuk drivers who was trying to offer u a drive to your desired GH or be your guide, recommend you any GH or anything if you are willing to pay. What makes it so difference is they are so PROACTIVE in the way that they cornered you and don't let you go anyway until you make up your decision where you going. Definitely not for the faint-hearted!!
Boo step out decisively and we followed a tuk-tuk driver who can speak Bahasa Malayu. And here is the first time we paid using Ringgit Malaysia in Cambodia as the drivers request!!! Boo seem to like him very much so we paid him another RM1 after he drove us to JASMINE LODGE.
After checking in, we started walking nearby to get bicycle. Following our previous experience, we knew a quality bicycle is so essential as we depends on it ultimately. We finally chose a nice Mountain Bike for $8. Until now i still miss that bike, really a terrific bike with great suspension, nice seats easy to menuever/control. The following is my bicycle. The best bike in our whole trip
We decide to cycle to Angkor Wat for sunset as we don't want to waste the half day left. The ticket to Angkor Park is $40 for 3 days pass and $20 for 1 day pass. I vote for 3 day pass because of the photo embeded on the Angkor Pass. Here is our biggest regret as our time in Siam Reap is limited to 2 days the most.
Unexpected rain hit us when we first saw the outside river of the Angkor Wat. At the first sight we don't know the building standing infront of us is Angkor Wat. This is due that the normal sight we view is from the west door. We have to terminate our journey and bargaining for dinner while waiting for the rain to stop.
However the rain seem to be forever, and Boo is 100% excited at the idea of cycling in the rain. Tell you the truth, i hate that idea, just imagine being drenched inside out and the freezing condition in the rain really terrified me! I am scare especially i know that my specs will be watery and i can hardly see the road. But, i was left with no choice now.
We packed our electronic devices and wallet in multiple layers of plastic bags and set off. I was in front and i look back occasionally to confirm boo is behind. The distance from Angkor Wat to Jasmine Lodge is approximately 15KM(45mins in rain).
Suddenly i couldn't found boo behind me anymore. i was startled. i slowed down but i just can't see him catching up. It was already 8pm, dark night engulfed me and i can only see i was the only cyclist along the whole way. A very scary and eerie experience especially after you found out you lose your companion whose wallet is with you. Morover Boo don't know the way back to the GH as he is always the follower!!! "Boo, you are on your own now!" i sighed.
When i reach the GH, i am sure he wasn't back yet. I was really really worried. We don't have ways to communicate,nor does he have any money/ identification with him. "I will go for the police if i cannot find him"i thought so. I set off again in the rain in attempt to find him with no avail. I really don't know which way to start off as there are so many ways to our GH. After a cycling around in random direction, i gave up.
I went back to the GH, after 10 minutes, he came back.
"Walau , Why you cycled soooo fast???"he yelled.
I am relieved with tears and forget to argue back . That is my first reaction. Totally relieved...
After that we argued but what drives me mad is when he said he purposely cycled slowly because he enjoyed cyling in the rain so much and it's his best experience in his life. When i saw the big grin on his face, i was so "boiled" up/furious until i cannot speak a word and i leave the room immediately. It is as if the whole worrying and searching process is STUPID!!!
Conclusion,
for an enjoyable trip, it's utmost important that each and every travelmates be responsible for his own action. Remember, you are NOT lone ranger, you are travelling with somebody and both must always report to each other especially in a place where no comuunication device is available.
I was lucky enough that i didn't fall sicked... Thanks
They were just the tuk-tuk drivers who was trying to offer u a drive to your desired GH or be your guide, recommend you any GH or anything if you are willing to pay. What makes it so difference is they are so PROACTIVE in the way that they cornered you and don't let you go anyway until you make up your decision where you going. Definitely not for the faint-hearted!!
Boo step out decisively and we followed a tuk-tuk driver who can speak Bahasa Malayu. And here is the first time we paid using Ringgit Malaysia in Cambodia as the drivers request!!! Boo seem to like him very much so we paid him another RM1 after he drove us to JASMINE LODGE.
After checking in, we started walking nearby to get bicycle. Following our previous experience, we knew a quality bicycle is so essential as we depends on it ultimately. We finally chose a nice Mountain Bike for $8. Until now i still miss that bike, really a terrific bike with great suspension, nice seats easy to menuever/control. The following is my bicycle. The best bike in our whole trip
We decide to cycle to Angkor Wat for sunset as we don't want to waste the half day left. The ticket to Angkor Park is $40 for 3 days pass and $20 for 1 day pass. I vote for 3 day pass because of the photo embeded on the Angkor Pass. Here is our biggest regret as our time in Siam Reap is limited to 2 days the most.
Unexpected rain hit us when we first saw the outside river of the Angkor Wat. At the first sight we don't know the building standing infront of us is Angkor Wat. This is due that the normal sight we view is from the west door. We have to terminate our journey and bargaining for dinner while waiting for the rain to stop.However the rain seem to be forever, and Boo is 100% excited at the idea of cycling in the rain. Tell you the truth, i hate that idea, just imagine being drenched inside out and the freezing condition in the rain really terrified me! I am scare especially i know that my specs will be watery and i can hardly see the road. But, i was left with no choice now.
We packed our electronic devices and wallet in multiple layers of plastic bags and set off. I was in front and i look back occasionally to confirm boo is behind. The distance from Angkor Wat to Jasmine Lodge is approximately 15KM(45mins in rain).
Suddenly i couldn't found boo behind me anymore. i was startled. i slowed down but i just can't see him catching up. It was already 8pm, dark night engulfed me and i can only see i was the only cyclist along the whole way. A very scary and eerie experience especially after you found out you lose your companion whose wallet is with you. Morover Boo don't know the way back to the GH as he is always the follower!!! "Boo, you are on your own now!" i sighed.
When i reach the GH, i am sure he wasn't back yet. I was really really worried. We don't have ways to communicate,nor does he have any money/ identification with him. "I will go for the police if i cannot find him"i thought so. I set off again in the rain in attempt to find him with no avail. I really don't know which way to start off as there are so many ways to our GH. After a cycling around in random direction, i gave up.I went back to the GH, after 10 minutes, he came back.
"Walau , Why you cycled soooo fast???"he yelled.
I am relieved with tears and forget to argue back . That is my first reaction. Totally relieved...
After that we argued but what drives me mad is when he said he purposely cycled slowly because he enjoyed cyling in the rain so much and it's his best experience in his life. When i saw the big grin on his face, i was so "boiled" up/furious until i cannot speak a word and i leave the room immediately. It is as if the whole worrying and searching process is STUPID!!!
Conclusion,
for an enjoyable trip, it's utmost important that each and every travelmates be responsible for his own action. Remember, you are NOT lone ranger, you are travelling with somebody and both must always report to each other especially in a place where no comuunication device is available.
I was lucky enough that i didn't fall sicked... Thanks
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