Sundown

Anyway, showing my pass to the wardens (and them taking a double look at it and smiling to themselves, I am sure) we drive up to the sunset spot area, and I can see throngs of people gathering, making their way by bike (I wish I had done that now, as it’s so flat), or tuk-tuk (you can keep that) and Phearum drops me off at the foot of the climb up to Phnom Bakheng.

Dodging the inevitable hoards of drink and guidebook sellers, I begin the climb up the hill to the temples. They are amazing, only spoilt by the fact they are covered in tourists all wanting to see the sunset, clambering up very steep steps to reach the pinnacle – no Health and Safety here...

I take a load of photos, finding ways of not actually getting many people into the frame, watch the sun go down and then head back down to Phearum, who’s waiting for me. I get back to the hotel for about 8 pm and neck a gin and tonic, upload the day’s photos and contemplate what to do this evening. I have to be up at about 4.30 am tomorrow to get to see the sunrise, so I cannot have a late night, so head out for food and a few beers.