Finally, summer is almost a reality!
For 80 days:
Yes, it is South East Asia time again! After this trip all of the nations should be checked. I know I know, Timor Leste has gained its independence some time ago and I am not sure yet whether to include Singapore or not but nevertheless this region will be far more completed than home continent Europe - obviously it is a money thing... and much better food!
And so, first up: Bangkok..again [sigh], and although it sounds appealing (if possible) to catch a bus straight to the border with Cambodia, I would be stuck for a night in Aranyaprathet anyway; I am not convinced that is the lesser of two evils. No, Bangkok is not that bad, but the moment you do not need a city map anymore you have seen the place.
Anyhow, the plan is: asap to the main thing, ranked #2 in Lonely Planet's top 20 experiences for the region, second only to Bali (that must be a bad joke... although I thought Ubud was nice, the memory of Lovina however...shivver). My expectations for Angkor are not that high though, as I feel it could turn into a disappointment otherwise...for sure it will be swamped during this time of year. But it is long overdue!
So hopefully the next time from Siem Reap, expect some serious ranting otherwise!
For 80 days:
- no more machine but sink laundry
- If the guest house/hostel/whatever is not too reluctant to give up a bucket that is, I still have to find a room where the sink has a plug...seems the laundry 'service' is quite profitable
- no more fries but rice
- Hmm, maybe but most likely with tomato sugar sauce instead of oil sauce... I just hope they don't drown 'em in that shit
- And of course: a variety of fruit pancakes - drool
- no more Duvel but ice cube diluted wannabe Ethanol
- Well..no more Duvel...Monday 21:25 is still far off...
- And to be fair, Beer Lao was actually more than just good and definitely beats the shame of Belgium manufactured in my home town
- no more crystalline water ice but self-made salted water
- And good old fashioned rain but with the new easy-to-dry pants...bring it on!
- no more techno during traffic jams but bass-less tweeter busted noise
- Sometimes it is not too bad though, especially if you have the tourist seat near the bus engine
Yes, it is South East Asia time again! After this trip all of the nations should be checked. I know I know, Timor Leste has gained its independence some time ago and I am not sure yet whether to include Singapore or not but nevertheless this region will be far more completed than home continent Europe - obviously it is a money thing... and much better food!
And so, first up: Bangkok..again [sigh], and although it sounds appealing (if possible) to catch a bus straight to the border with Cambodia, I would be stuck for a night in Aranyaprathet anyway; I am not convinced that is the lesser of two evils. No, Bangkok is not that bad, but the moment you do not need a city map anymore you have seen the place.
Anyhow, the plan is: asap to the main thing, ranked #2 in Lonely Planet's top 20 experiences for the region, second only to Bali (that must be a bad joke... although I thought Ubud was nice, the memory of Lovina however...shivver). My expectations for Angkor are not that high though, as I feel it could turn into a disappointment otherwise...for sure it will be swamped during this time of year. But it is long overdue!
So hopefully the next time from Siem Reap, expect some serious ranting otherwise!
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