Overall the trip to Cambodia was wonderful. I was just too tired at the end because of the heat. There was the walking too, but the heat made it worse. Siem Reap was very tourist friendly. So many people spoke english or at least tried to communicate. The city was clean and well maintained, better than so many cities in India. A lot of the temples were alike but I am sure to a trained eye they might be different. Most temples were in derelict condition becuase of lack of funding and also because of thier age. A number of them were hundreds of years old. Angkor Wat is maintained well because it is a UNESCO world heritage site. I am sure the weather also makes a difference in the maintenance of these lovely buildings.
I did not try any of the street food, but the two lunches we had (at the same location), were good and affordable. The Indian restaurants left a lot to be desired.
Shopping was quite affordable there. Clothes, shoes and fruits were all good quality. Some bargaining required. Mangoes and lychees were the two fruits we ate - both were just delicious. Some precious stone jewelry was also available - very pretty. And the best thing is that most vendors accept American dollars (for us citizens that is a nice boon).
The dance show we went to was an added bonus to all the other beautiful sights we had seen. And not to forget the massages. No one should leave Cambodia without a fish massage!!
So my lasting impression was that of apsaras....too many and too beautiful!
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