Had a fantastic breakfast on a rooftop, my usual fresh fruit and muesli with a rich black coffee. There were some protests on the streets below and we visited with one of the hotel employees about Cambodian politics regarding the Prime Minister and the CPP (Cambodia Peoples Party). It fit closely with the book I’m reading right now, Cambodia’s Curse, a book on modern Cambodia. Afterwards we borrowed the hotel bikes and pedaled the three miles outside the city to Angkor Wat, king of the temples. Words can’t really do justice to this piece of history and architectural wonders. They built it between 700 and 1100 BC, bringing in stones from 25K away! It’s fascinating and alluring, every turn offers a view like no other. I got lost in the stonework, the intricate details of Hindu and Buddhist stories played out in stone carvings. Statues of Buddha are adorned in orange and red robes, with umbrellas shielding them from the sun and offerings of bananas and mangoes sitting at their feet. The sun was something fierce today, something only a shady tree and a cold coca cola can fix. This evening I went to a Cambodian traditional dance, the costumes were incredible. We met a nice couple from Croatia who we’ll go out with tomorrow night for Dan’s birthday. Later tonight I also had a dip in the pool with a gin and tonic, which has been the best way to soak your tired limbs after walking and biking all day. Tomorrow more temple hopping!