Day 2 – Bangkok – Siem Reap

We got off to a early start our second day and headed to Thailand's largest bus station (Mo Chit) and caught the 10 AM bus to the Thai/Cambodian border, $7.25, (4.5 hrs).The border crossing was relatively painless and took an hour. 

Bus To Thai/Cambodian Border

Once in Poipet Cambodia, a gang of taxi drivers rushed us quoting prices to Siem Reap, the gate way to Angkor Wat. Weary of their credibility, we politely declined and started walking to the taxi stand about a kilometer down the road. 

Poipet Cambodia Border

However, one persistent taxi driver followed us (in his Toyota Camry!) as we walk, lowing his price to $25 from a starting point of $40. The price was attractive, but after walking 10 mins in the blazing sun with our backpacks, we finally gave in and jumped in the taxi.. Once in the taxi, the 2 hr ride was actually pleasant. Rural Cambodian life whizzed by with the AC blasting while we chomped on Thai 7-11 snacks. 

Our Poipet - Siem Reap Taxi Driver

We reached Siem Reap at 5:30 PM and checked into our guesthouse for two nights. Siem Reap is a bustling tourist center 6 kilometers south of Angkor Wat. The streets are lined with commerce and tour services. 

First Cambodian Meal, Amok

After a Cambodian meal, a stroll through the night market and a 20 min “fish pedicure" we retired to our $ 20 night room to recharge for a full day at the Temples of Angkor.