You can see from this picture the set up of the city of Siem Reap. It's a small township. The buildings are built low, not higher than the Angkor Ruins. From this picture you can see the commonly used transportation on the road are the motorcycles. We drove passed the town at night and I was surprised that there wasn't any electricity and that the shops were lit up with candles instead. I can't confirm if that's the typical lifestyle there or it's just a coincidence of electrical breakdown for that matter!

This is the typical motorised three wheel `taxi' that one could take to go anywhere in town.

It's interesting to see how a tourist blend in with the local people of Siem Reap, riding on a bicycle. I am sure the Caucasian tourist his his version and interpretation of Cambodia vs the local.

A daily routine way of life of a typical Cambodian lady.

I wonder if this is a spare or he is transporting this wheel somewhere. But is sure looks like a gigantic.

We stopped at the village to take some shots. I spotted this little boy. My intention was to take a shot of him....well since his mother was washing clothes, might as well fit both of them in!

Spotted these two boys resting near the altar!?!!

Simply said, it's just two cockerels fighting among themselves. It's one of the past time activities at the village which we drove by at Siem Reap, Cambodia. As we drove by, we spotted a group of people and noticed the two cockerels `fighting'.

It's a common mode of transportation using bicycles and motorbikes in the streets of Siem Reap. Even the young and I mean very young....can ride a motorbike without a license in the street. You can see even young boys and girls riding on adult size bicycles and seated you see more than one person, at least three of them! Took this shot while we were in the car driving to the temples. Fortunately it's not in the urban area. Otherwise, if I pointed my camera out of the car window, the person might just chase after the car and bash me up! It's almost like being photojournalist or a crazy paparazzi!

A typical day in the village. I suppose from the shot it looked like she was preparing lunch for the kids. Not one kid...many!!

Many peddlars were seen selling bottles of petrol along the street. Mostly motorcyclists buy the petrol, while others resort to petrol station to fill their tanks. These bottled petrol are mixed...yes it's cheaper but not necessary good for your vehicle.

Another similar shot, click here.

This little girl caught my attention when we were walking outside the market area. She is obviously not shy! For another shot, click here.

Going to the market to find scraps to sell. Whether he is collecting it for recycling or err.....!! This shot was taken outside the wet market.

A typical daily event at the market place.

Wanna buy my eggs? Have a pick...but remember to pay!

Spotted these women resting at the sidewalk outside the market area.

She was very grumpy when I wanted to shoot her photo. Despite her family members' persuasian for a smile, she still refused. I think she was unhappy of me taking her picture. Sorry lady, but I just have to have this shot!

The people dig the ground to get water..... we call them `wells'. This shot was taken on one of the trips we to the temples where the monk blessed the family and their motorcycle. They believe this ritual will keep them safe from the evil spirits or bad luck.

Check out this shot : Rituals.

Caught her at the market place carrying her baby. This shot was taken at the market place.

Nope, he is not finger pointing but probably showing his amazement of the tall steps to the tower at Angkor Wat.

A common sight and probably a daily source of living for the Vietnamese boat people in Tonle Sap. Seen approaching the tourists selling bananas to them for USD1.

We were on our way to the ruins of Bang Mealea. We saw monk seated at the side of the road with his begging bowl. I am not familiar with the Buddhism way of life. I have seen a few of them with their begging bowls. I only assume it's a sign of humility in their walk as a monk.

A group of worshippers praying to one of the deities at the Wat.

I suppose from the picture it looked like the man was teaching a group of people, including the monk......I might be wrong...