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Starting our Vespa tour of Siem Reap's local villages!
So grateful for my Vespa driver. He was amazing!
Angie and her Vespa driver
Visit to APOPO - An NGO focused on using African "Hero" rats to help remove active landmines from Cambodia. Incredible work!
A retired "Hero" rat and their handler
Angie holding a Hero Rat
Various roots and bark used for local medicine
Region 4 market - Limes, morning glory, fresh lotus root, and tamarind
Stall at Region 4 market - Various fresh fish from Tonle Sap Lake
Visiting Say Romeat Pagoda
Posing outside Say Romeat Pagoda after receiving a Buddhist blessing
Staring down a plate of fried crickets and grasshoppers with salt and chiles
Our guide trying to feed me a cricket -He won and it was delicious.
Watching fresh rice noodles get made!
Angie helping wash the freshly cooked rice noodles
Pressing the rice paste into noodles. They drop directly into the boiling water to cook.
Eating our fresh noodles with guides and Mr. Tom, the owner
About to try fresh coconut sticky rice with black beans, cooked in bamboo over a fire.
Visiting a traditional Cambodian home made out of bamboo
Gorgeous rice field next to the home
Jess and Angie enjoying fresh coconut before heading back into town
Driving on Vespas through the countryside of Siem Reap
Jess and Angie at the Phare Circus. Loved the complimentary fans to keep cool!
Amazing show and talent at the Phare Circus in Siem Reap
Performer getting ready to balance on a skateboard on top of a barrel at the Phare Circus
Post bike ride selfie in front of Angkor Wat
Jess and Angie gathering for sunrise at Angkor Wat
Standing in front of the reflection pool and Angkor Wat post sunrise
Interior chamber of Angkor Wat
Many stairs inside Angkor Wat - These are so narrow and steep
Climbing up to the top of Angkor Wat - Grateful for these wooden stairs and handrails.
Standing inside Angkor Wat and the tallest views in all of Siem Reap
Interior walls of Angkor Wat
Full on breakfast and ready to bike to Bayon Temple
Entrance gate to Bayon Temple
Selfie in front of Bayon Temple
Reflections with Bayon Temple
Biking to Ta Prohm along the trail system of Angkor Wat
Stop in front of the Gates of the Dead on our way to Ta Prohm
Standing by the snake tree in Ta Prohm
Side view of Ta Prohm
Evening visit to Pub Street for our last dinner in Siem Reap
Embarkation Day: Our check-in desk with Ama Waterways
Settling into our 5 hour bus ride to the ship
Stretch break on our way to our ship
Stack of our packed lunches provided by AMA
Loved that our guides provided TP for us at each of our restroom stops
Posing in front of the AmaDara in Kampong Cham
First views of our cabin aboard the AmaDara
Small sitting area in our cabin on the AmaDara
Lifejacket fit test during Safety Briefing
Angie feeling ready on the AmaDara
Enjoying our first dinner aboard the AmaDara
The AmaDara in port at Angkor Ban
Jess and Angie excited for our first excursion in Angkor Ban
Monastery in Angkor Ban
Posing with the Sleeping Buddha in Angkor Ban
Homes on stilts in Angkor Ban - The open air underneath helps to keep the house cool
Water storage in Angkor Ban
Traditional Cambodian home in Angkor Ban - Cows live underneath
Local woman riding motorbike on muddy path in Angkor Ban
Traditional Cambodian scarves for sale in Angkor Ban
Traditional Home in Angkor Ban - this one is over 100 years old!
Inside a traditional Cambodian Home in Angkor Ban
30 year old bamboo floor in Angkor Ban
Enjoying a quick fan break to cool down. It was so hot!
Another view inside this traditional Cambodian home
More cows in Angkor Ban
Dragon boat in Angkor Ban - these will go out on the river for the Water Festival at the end of the wet season
Official paddle holders for Blue Group - On our way to Silk Island!
Learning about silkworms on Silk Island
Final stage of silkworm growth before becoming silk
Processing area for natural silk and dyed silk
Beautiful woven products with the silk on Silk Island
First views of Oudong Temple
Selfie outside of Oudong Temple - So bright and beautiful!
Walking up the steps of Oudong Temple for our Water Blessing
Water Blessing with these two monks in Oudong
Inside the Oudong Temple
Walking up the 500 steps to the top of Oudong
Looking down the steps at Angie - Almost to the top of Oudong!
Stunning architecture of Oudong
Jess and Angie posing in front of Oudong
Beautiful Oudong Tower
Posing at the top of Oudong overlooking the monastery and lush surroundings
Views of the many stairs to the top of Oudong
Afternoon Ox Cart Ride just outside of Oudong. It was fun!
Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
Visiting the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh
Outdoor mural and hallways at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
Memorial at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Interpretive sign at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Killing Field at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
Courtyard and gallows at S21 Prison in Phnom Penh
Spotted a Wreathed Hornbill in Phnom Penh
Sitting on my deck aboard the AmaDara looking at Phnom Penh during sunset
Saying goodbye to Phnom Penh and headed to Vietnam!
Last selfie in Cambodia
Views of our breakfast buffet on the AmaDara - Bread and Fruit section
Plate of exotic fruits always available to snack on aboard the AmaDara
Sample of Exotic Fruits Demonstration aboard the AmaDara
Fresh made spring roll with our wonderful teachers and Chefs!
Balcony views aboard the AmaDara
Angie posing with her spring roll
Rolling my spring roll!
Views of the sun deck and pool aboard the AmaDara
Water refill station aboard the AmaDara - I visited this often!
View of the Saigon Lounge aboard the AmaDara
Watching our tender boat come alongside the AmaDara
Boarding our tender from the AmaDara
Gift shop views at the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
Looking out over the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
Floating on the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary with traditional Vietnamese sun hat
Floating along the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
Posing with our guide during our second boat tour in Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
First boat down the interior section of the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
Selfie at the top of the bird lookout at Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
More views of the Tra Su Forest & Bird Sanctuary
Visiting the Cao Dai Temple in Sa Dec
Interior of Cao Dai Temple in Sa Dec
Ceiling views inside Cao Dai Temple in Sa Dec
Interior views of the Cao Dai Temple in Sa Dec
Lovers's House in Sa Dec - There is a Vietnamese Romeo and Juliet story based in this house
Bags of Rice at the Sa Dec Market
Motorcycle full of vegetables at the Sa Dec Market
Bags of eggplant and onions at the Sa Dec Market
Chilis at Sa Dec Market
Vendor stall at Sa Dec Market
Selfie under the Sa Dec welcome sign
Rice paper making demonstration in Cai Be
Puffed rice demonstration in Cai Be
Coconut caramel demonstration in Cai Be
Local homes in Cai Be
Quick visit to oldest house in Cai Be - Kiet House
Sunset from the AmaDara
Last selfie with the AmaDara
Mekong River Cruise!
  1. A Journey Down the Mekong River
  2. Temples, Traditions & History
  3. Connecting with Local Culture – Market Visits, Weaving Traditions, and Village Life
  4. A Culinary Adventure – Tastes of Cambodia and Vietnam
  5. Life Onboard the AmaDara
  6. Takeaways from the Mekong

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