Cambodia/Thailand
Posted by Karen on October 27th 2006
Written on the 2006 London to Sydney expedition
So Far..
Cambodia was a great country, the people were lovely, the pace was nice and easy going and we’ve hardly pitched a tent since Laos. Angkor Wat was absolutely incredible! Every square inch carved in detail. One of the largest, most impressive ruins in the world without a doubt.
Although there was (and always is) the option to do things on the cheap, we have most definately entered the real touristy places, with prices to match. Still, the novelty of ice cold beers, CLEAN cutlery, ice, milk, cheese, fine wines and the option of good western food hasn’t quite worn off, so it’s all good!
Thailand is without a doubt everything we’ve heard it was and more.
Proper tarmac roads consistently through out, not even so much of a pothole in sight - a first on the trip so far!
Bangkok was one of the most modern cities we have come across, with all electronics dirt-cheap.
The little islands dotted around the big touristy places looked exactly like they were out of a post card. Laid back atmosphere, beautiful, white sandy beaches and turquoise coloured water, teeming with tropical fish.
Our days in Thailand have been mainly filled with short drive days, long stays on the islands, sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, diving, dive courses, boat trips, sight seeing, massages, and rock climbing.
Our hotels have been right on the beaches, under palm trees. We’ve had real cocktails (served the way you always wanted)! Wonderful seafood (fresh fish, lobster, tiger prawns, oysters and crabs etc. until we are ‘almost – but not quite’ sick of them)! And the Thai people have been a pleasure to meet.
Our lifestyle in Thailand has been in true ‘holiday mode’!
Just entered Malaysia ,
Until next time… 
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