WOW, what a night. Last night’s gala dinner was fantastic and a fitting way to end our tour. We took a 20 minute bus ride to a temple in the outskirts of the jungle at Prasat Kravan. As we arrive we are ushered to the start of a candle lit path that goes for 100 metres. At the start of the path and at regular intervals there are two warriors dressed in traditional garb barring the way. Music starts up and then we walk to the warriors who allow us to pass. At the end of the path you can just make out the shape of the temple. You are served drinks and canapés and then a light shines on the temple and there are five Cambodian girls standing on the temple performing hand movements. We then have a couple of dances from other performers and are then ushered round the back of the temples for another spectacular sight with ice carvings and coloured lights changing the colour of the temple.
Tables and chairs are set around tables with elaborate candle lit structures providing the light. There are two ice carvings of Buddha on each side of the stage.
Food was great, (dessert ordinary), atmosphere fantastic and entertainment excellent.
We get back to the hotel just after 10 and have a farewell drink in the elephant bar and get to bed at 11pm. Our last night. Tomorrow check out 2pm, first flight 6.30pm to Saigon and then 8.55pm to Melb. arriving 9.30am.
It will be a long day.
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