We arrive in Siem Reap after a 2hr flight from the very quaint airport at Luang Prabang. Flying over Laos we see the only road that links Ventiane, Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng.  It looks like a lonely, dusty serpent snaking it's way through the mountains.   Siem Reap's airport is on the other hand modern and obtaining a visa is quick and efficient including having our finger prints and thumb prints taken.

As we leave the airport we immediately appreciate the hot weather . Two motorbike drivers whisk us off to our hotel -rucksacks and all. The hotel is really nice, small and with two fab pools . And oooh the luxury of luxury, HOT WATER!  Very friendly hotel staff make us feel welcome.

The town itself is rather a let down, it's very dirty, and dusty with no real centre to it apart from the restaurants and bars that line Pub St and lots of markets selling things you don't want. The people are nice but hassle for business; such a contrast to Laos. There are a lot of beggars and amputees - a reminder of the Khmer Rouge and its horrific regime. It is clear that the main attraction is Angkor Wat so we book a guide and driver for the 29th and will spend the next few days around the pool soaking up some much needed rays, reading up on Angkor Wat and enjoying a rest.

On the subject of Tuk Tuk drivers hassling you every 20 yards we almost get tempted to buy a t shirt which says " No F***ing Tuk Tuk today or tomorrow". It sums up the point you get to after fifty polite "No thank you's".

Yet again the main currency hear is the dollar. Everything is priced in dollar and I only managed a glimpse of Riel the Cambodian currency this morning.