Dorm in just a towel after my morning shower. Classic hostel style. After that disaster I managed to sink a coffee before leaving with all the other hostel kids for a mere $6 for half a day Angkor tour. We got to the gates to buy our passes just as it was getting light and by the time we made it to the viewing point for sunrise, not only was it ramp packed with tourists, it was light and there was no sign of the sun behind the clouds.
Still Angkor wat was as breathtaking as ever. This mystical city emerges out of the jungle from no where.
After walking round Angkor we carried on to another temple called batong, the temple of faces which was really breathtaking (and it think was my favourite). We managed to get there before the rest of the tourists had left Angkor wat so pretty much had it to ourselves.
Next up was a temple with a lot of climbing to do. With very narrow steps.
Followed by the famous Angkor thom, the temple used in the film tomb raider (and my second favourite). The jungle has literary over taken this temple. Tree roots bursting through walls, green moss covering the statues, tumbling walls. It's really spectacular. 
After wandering round a few other temples in the complex, we returned by lunch time and chilled a little.
I then headed down to the museum of Angkor wat, a brand new set up explaining some of the history of this Khmer city. Well worth a visit.
Lunch was at the peace cafe, a community run NGO serving delicious veggie food with community outreach programs, yoga and a cookery class ( on my list for later in the week).
After lunch I retired to a little glorious coffee shop for an iced coffee and some chill time before and hour of sunshine by the rooftop pool.
Next up was double yoga again, with the flying class pushing us a little further today, and glorious vinyasa thereafter. 
(Yes that's me)
Dinner was with the hostel crowd at famous Marum. Another NGO based restaurant training up underprivileged Cambodians to be waiters and chefs. The food was Khmer style and we opted for all the veggie Cambodian tapas. And desert. And the most amazing mango and coconut mojito.
Off to bed now in prep for another 4am start!
Did u get a headache! How did you do that? Sounds like you having great time. Amazing temples and a Leo time to relax. You have your priorities right with coffee shops. That must have been embarrassing this morning! Glad all ok. Take care. Lotsa love xx
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