One of the “must dos” in this region is to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat. The sun was due to rise at 6.15 and we were being picked up for our sunrise cycle tour at 5.20am. With 4 children to get ready and covered in insect repellent that meant setting the alarm for 4.30.

With  loads of other people we sat on the causeway waiting for the sun to rise And hoping we would see it through the clouds. At 6.30 the sun put in an appearance to the delight of the crowds. An hour exploring was enough for the kids though who were ready for breakfast. We were whisked off to the jungle where a chef was waiting to cook breakfast in a wooden hut and then it was time to cycle.

The rules of the road seem to be if someone beeps at you move out of their way But we had a guide cycling at the front and the rear and they were very patient with endless requests to adjust helmets and seats. We also had a van drive behind us at a snails pace.

We cycled to Bayon, probably my favourite temple. 216 faces carved on to towers and then to the Terrace of the Elephants. At that stage John refused to get back on his bike seat so I abandoned my bike and went in the van with him to our next stop Ta Prohm, the Tomb Raider Temple.