La Marguerite Postcard #11 - Siem Reap

This morning was a very relaxing affair, breakfast out by the pool followed by some time actually in it and sat round it. Just perfect after the last few days activities.
After lunch it was time for the tour that we had come here for, at 1:30 our blue group set off from the hotel to visit the two main temples at the park. A 20 minute drive saw us parked up gazing up at Bayon Temple. Our guide gave us a 45 minute tour pointing out many of the best photo opportunities along the way. It is an amazing place to visit and here are some photos of the visit.



Another 20 minute drive which included a toilet stop we reached the outer perimeter of the temple of Angkor Wat. This was the one we had waited for and it didn't disappoint, lots of walking involved in sweltering heat but worth every second. It's a huge complex and our guide told us we were very blessed today and it wasn't very busy. The tour lasted until 5:15 and again we were advised when photo opportunities were coming up. Our tour included climbing a steep staircase to an upper level on one of the corner towers which a bit daunting for Nicole but she did it.

I have loads of photos to choose from today and it was difficult to select which ones to post so please enjoy what I have selected.



Back at the hotel there was just enough time for a shower and change of clothes before we attended the farewell dinner. Most of our travel companions depart today but we still have 2 more nights to enjoy Siem Reap.
I am tired tonight but feel very blessed to have seen Angkor Wat at last. It's the end of our tour with APT and we will be doing our own thing for the next 2 days. We have another days entry for the park and will go back via tuktuk to see some of the temples we have not seen. Some of it will be round the pool just chilling, so I until the next time...........