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Siem Reap and Bayon: Cambodia

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l This was an incomplete early blog entry I discovered about a stunning trip to Cambodia. It remains one of my favourite places in the world. I look forward, one day, to returning to Siem Reap. Having started the blog, today I decided to give it a little more depth. In the main I have added images from that journey. I took a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Siem Reap. From it took about two hours. I already had a visa. Despite the un-industrial nature of the country, I was able to obtain an electronic visa before I left. It made admission into Cambodia straightforward. The temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are easily accessible from Siem Reap. I travelled, in turn, by taxi, tuk-tuk and bicycle. The tuk-tuks, which are covered trailers fastened to Honda or Suzuki 50ccs, can be hired by prior arrangement with the individual operator. I found them to be inexpensive and convenient. I hope some of these tips tempt you. This part of Cambodia should be par

Mazarron Mines

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Mazarron Mines Originally uploaded by Simonhul This sensational piece of earth is in the town (pueblo) of Mazarron in South East Spain. It is the site of a former silver and lead mine which is now disused but when fully operational, provided the area with its wealth. The local authority in Mazarron has laid out a public walk through the works. At certain times of the week guided toursa are organised in Spanish and English. The local tourist information centres in Mazarron and Puerto de Mazarron will have more details.