What a surprise the rain has been. We haven't had much but each rainstorm has made a lasting impression. Huge, soak-you-to-the-skin raindrops come from nowhere. The thunder & lightning are terrifying & destructive. Each of the rainstorms we have been caught in have resulted in enormous trees being felled, roads blocked, loss of electricity. In Myanmar, our journey from Bagan to Inle Lake was delayed due to a detour through unmade back streets due to enormous trees falling across the road. Our driver used his windscreen wipers intermittently; never used his lights despite the challenges to his visibility; & didn't let a lasting downpour slow him down at all.
Our last day in Siem Reap was a gorgeous day with no hint of rain. However, as we were approaching Angkor Wat for a good-bye visit, the heavens opened. It made for a different view, kept some of the crowds away & engendered a shared siege spirit as we all huddled together between the entrance bridge & the outer terrace. It made for some nice shots....& then the most beautiful rainbow.
Top 5
1. Travel can turn any minor mishap into an adventure. We shared a unique travel moment with lots (& lots) of people from Cambodia & around the world all enthralled by the almighty thunder & the drenching rain at Angkor Wat.
2. It's wonderful to be reminded of the beauty of sunsets. Seeing the sunset (or rise) becomes an end objective. In the normal course of a day, seeing a sunset may be an incidental occurrence. We have resolved to see more.
3. I love taking photos of monks - rain, hail or shine
4. Rainbows make everything more beautiful, even one of the most remarkable places in the world.
5. Siem Reap infrastructure completely freaked out after one afternoon of rain. Being a popular travel destination has its challenges.
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