Day 3 - Siem Reap

Our day started with a leisurely late breakfast after which we all met up for a morning of exploring markets and back streets of Siem Reap. The heat was a contributing factor to everyone being back by the paradise pool by lunch time, ready to cool off and relax. By mid afternoon we were ready to negotiate with the Tuk Tuk drivers to take us to a Pagoda and a shadow puppet shop attached to an orphanage. We spent some time interacting with the local monks who gave us insight into the temple ruins and the many family members who are buried around the pagoda.

We returned to our hotel to meet our Habitat hosts and have our group orientation, we were given a crash course in the local language and customs and also met some local Cambodian volunteers who will be helping us on the build.

We then retreated to the rooftop pool for a local meal and final debrief before an early night (for some) before our 7.30 departure for our first day of hard work.

Chum Reap Lear