Siem Reap - start of the temples

This morning we meet our guide and driver for our stay in Siem Reap.  He goes by Gem and is a great guy.  His English is very good and he seems very easy going.  While touring Angkor Thom he shares with us his story of growing up during Khmer Rouge era.  He lost two brothers during the genocide murders.  Seems unbelievable how much fighting and war has gone on in Vietnam and Cambodia.
We view the temple at Angkor Thom, the Bayon, Terrace of elephants and the temple where Tomb Raider was filmed with Angelina Jolie.  Amazing structures!

Very hot though.  Hitting 35 degrees and we're wilting fast.  Had a great lunch and decided to pack it in by 3 pm.

Off to the pool for some R&R, dinner down on Pub Street at Angkor Palm.  Pretty lively place at night.  We're getting picked up at 5 am to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat tomorrow so it's off to bed.