March 19th, 2007
An early start at 7am took us to the Hong Kong station where we chose to use the ‘express baggage check in’. Cautious at 1st, but later convinced that it really would save us some time at the busy airport on a Monday morning. (uhmmm, yah that is the whole idea right??) Lets cross our fingers that our bags arrive in Cambodia!
Turbo-prop jet and 80 passengers was all it took to get us to Siem Riep Angkor, Cambodia. After a very slow process of attaining our Visas, we made it through customs, but not before the agent had asked aC for a $1 tip. Ac flipped her a Hong Kong dollar coin, but that just didn’t cut it. With a disappointing look on her face, she waved us both through and continued her job as if no request had been made.
After checking into the Sofitel Royal Angkor, we met up with Linda who is also on a adenture of her own in southeast Asia. With the arrival of Jules & Jeff shortly after, the 5 of us found a few ‘tuk-tuks’ (moto-taxis) and ended up at Chivit Thai for some cheap thai food…A very delicious meal to complement the splendid display of all the mozzies!
The $5 return ride later came with some minor drama; our driver never ‘shoulder-checked’ to his right and wound up swiping this other dude who was attempting to overtake us. Fortunately no one was injured, only a few nicks on both bikes..(and probably a very painful leg on the biker)...funny thing was after all the action, the only two that appeared in distress were aC and Linda!?! the 2 drivers shook it off apologized to us, then continued onto their routes.
We were then able to negotiate a flat fee of $15 for subsequent 'all-day ride along passess' for the remainder of our trip.
An early start at 7am took us to the Hong Kong station where we chose to use the ‘express baggage check in’. Cautious at 1st, but later convinced that it really would save us some time at the busy airport on a Monday morning. (uhmmm, yah that is the whole idea right??) Lets cross our fingers that our bags arrive in Cambodia!
Turbo-prop jet and 80 passengers was all it took to get us to Siem Riep Angkor, Cambodia. After a very slow process of attaining our Visas, we made it through customs, but not before the agent had asked aC for a $1 tip. Ac flipped her a Hong Kong dollar coin, but that just didn’t cut it. With a disappointing look on her face, she waved us both through and continued her job as if no request had been made.
After checking into the Sofitel Royal Angkor, we met up with Linda who is also on a adenture of her own in southeast Asia. With the arrival of Jules & Jeff shortly after, the 5 of us found a few ‘tuk-tuks’ (moto-taxis) and ended up at Chivit Thai for some cheap thai food…A very delicious meal to complement the splendid display of all the mozzies!
The $5 return ride later came with some minor drama; our driver never ‘shoulder-checked’ to his right and wound up swiping this other dude who was attempting to overtake us. Fortunately no one was injured, only a few nicks on both bikes..(and probably a very painful leg on the biker)...funny thing was after all the action, the only two that appeared in distress were aC and Linda!?! the 2 drivers shook it off apologized to us, then continued onto their routes.
We were then able to negotiate a flat fee of $15 for subsequent 'all-day ride along passess' for the remainder of our trip.
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