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SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - Siem Reap is a small town, nestled among rice paddy fields 4 hours drive on rocky roads north of the capital of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is home to the ancient Khmer Empire's great temple ruins. UNESCO has designated Angkor Wat as a World Heritage Site, but there are many other smaller complexes in the surrounding countryside that are just as significant, if not more beautiful to explore. In terms of archaeological significance, it rivals sites like the Pyramids of the Nile, Machu Pichu and the Mayan Ruins of Mexico. But unlike these other places, rampant development has not taken place and visitors are allowed to take in the unspoiled atmosphere up close. This will probably not be the case in a few more years.

Come with me and see Siem Reap through my eyes ...
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Zero Chance > Siem Reap is noted for its fiery sunrises and sunsets.  Thinking I would beat the crowds with a 4:30AM morning call, I hired a car, driver and guide to drive out to Srah Srang to see my first Cambodian sunrise.  Much to my surprise, I was joined by a crowd of like-minded individuals
Zero Chance > Sitting on a stone platform overlooking a still lake,  I watched as the sun made its first appearance at 5:45AM.  If you do decide to go, please carry a flashlight and a tripod for your camera is a necessity.
Zero Chance > Watching the sunrise along with the tourists were these local children.
Zero Chance > Watching such a beautiful sunrise never gets old for these local people.
Zero Chance > Srah Srang offers a pleasant, much less touristy place to watch the sunrise.
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Zero Chance > After the sunrise, my guide led me across the street to the Banteay Kdei temple.  This is a relatively small temple and a great start to my trip as a warm up to the much more popular attractions.  Since it was so early in the morning I was able to avoid all the crowds.
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