August 31, 2016
22 August 2016 Last morning in Kratie and breakfast is downstairs at the guesthouse, where we get to watch the funny puppy dogs over the road running around causing trouble. After packing up the bikes it’s a quick petrol stop before riding out of town. The road out is bumpy, but nothing compared to the […]
Kratié (pron. Kra-cheh) is situated in eastern Cambodia and lies on the banks of the Mekong River. The town has a central marketplace which is surrounded by colonial French architecture, no bombs landed here so its architecture remains unscathed by war. The Kratie stretch of the Mekong is home to Irrawaddy dolphins, so it’s a popular […]
20 August 2016 Despite the amazingly tranquil surroundings, Tracey unfortunately slept very badly. It had been a very hot night, and the fan in the room could only do so much to try and alleviate the heat. Added to this, the boats were active on the river from very very early, making it an early […]
19 August 2016 Waking early to the sounds of the market and dogs outside, we prepare ourselves for a fairly long days ride to take us back down to the Mekong. After packing up and riding out of the busy market street of Sra ‘Aem, it’s a fast blast down the road we had ridden […]
18 August 2016 We’re up early for the days ride up to the temple. After a quick Skype session with family, it’s time to pack up. The views over the local village in the morning showcase the market and people going about their business in small shacks along the dirt road near the roundabout. By […]
17 August 2016 Packing up An early start for our last morning in Siem Reap. We head to the mechanics next to the hotel to get the bikes serviced (oil change, chains tensioned and greased, and rear left indicator on my bike properly reconnected). A final breakfast buffet in the hotel sets us up for […]
