Siem Reap as I see it first time

It was an unexpected trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia.  I never thought of it to happen soon.  As I got my necessary travel authority documents, packed my suitcase and went on.

CS/CALT 15-01: the first Scouting Leadership Training Course in Cambodia.  Such a historical event for Cambodian Scouts with 9 international scout participants. One of them was I.

    

Siem Reap was far from my bucket country of interest to visit. Visiting Siem Reap to me is just like going to a Philippine suburban province down south. No surprises or travel excitement.Fairly an ordinary place for me. However, during my 10-day stay where I got along with my Cambodian colleagues …… something has changed, I was enlightened.

More than physical features which is really very similar, people of Siem Reap is like folks in Nagcarlan fifty or so years ago:  selfless, sincere, humble and hospitable. Perhaps due to my similar appearance, I became the most adorable person to be invited by the locals in many places in Siem Reap.  It was flattering but I enjoyed the experience. 

At a local pub

Checking a party district

Picnic by the Siem Reap River

night touring

Given another change, I will be willing to visit Siem reap again.  With friendly populaces, affordable places to stay and great food, it is going to be another delightable experience.