Favorite parts:
- 4 rivers lodge on the Tatai. The staff were so nice and helpful and it was peaceful and relaxing (also beautiful!)
- We were at a bar in Siem Reap for an open mic night and no one was signing up so the house band kept playing and they were terrible. Eventually a Cambodian woman signed up and sang a bunch of 90s hits (4 Non Blondes, The Cranberries) and she was amazing and I wished she would sing all night.
- The Killing Fields here in Phnom Penh of course not a "good" moment but a really emotionally intense moment. The area also now has a lot of birds, butterflies and other wildlife so it's heartening to see life in a place so filled with horrific deaths.
- Rikitikitavi our hotel in Kampot. Kampot itself wasn't my favorite but the staff was wonderful there was one specific woman who was hilarious and told us about her garden where she grows carrots that are too small. We told her to keep waiting and that it takes many months to grow carrots.
- The fish massage in Siem Reap was so funny because Brandon had a mild freak out when the fish started biting him and it was tickling him so people on the street were stopping to watch him. You're supposed to get 30 minutes with the fish but then across the street an electrical pole started to catch fire so we got out of there! Eventually someone climbed the hotel balcony and put it out with a fire extinguisher. So it wasn't a big deal but I guess there's no organized fire department in Siem Reap.
- Overall the temples at Angkor were really amazing. There are so many. We spent 4 days and didn't even go to the outlying temples. They all have different styles and vibes and it's just awe inspiring to be able to walk around and see these structures that were built over a thousand years ago.
- cheap beer, cheap food and being able to use only US dollars! Also everyone speaking English was pretty helpful!
We need to finish packing and head to the airport so I think I'll make a post with least favorite parts later.
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