Our final full day of our Siem Reap trip began with a boat trip on lake Tonle Sap. Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in SE Asia and has been designated a UNESCO biosphere. The lake flow changes direction twice a year, causing it to shrink and grow drastically. There are thousands of Cambodians who live on the lake, and who regularly move their floating houses with the movement of the water.
On our way back into town we stopped at a local home where the owners breed alligators for sale—$25 U.S. for a baby, and $1,000 U.S. for an adult. Sadly, we passed. I think it’d be hard to fit a live gator into our luggage.
After the alligator tour, we headed back to Ta Prohm. Here are some pix from our second visit:
We finished our trip with an excellent lunch in town before heading to the airport.
Cambodia is breathtaking. We’re ready to go back.
Nice to see more of your trips! We’re headed to Hanoi/Halong Bay with some Seattle friends for our October break, so it’s nice to get a preview. Hope your school year is starting well.