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[quote=Mo R;506980]I arrived back from this trip on the 24th Nov. OMG you lot are in for an amazing experience. Its full on, up early to avoid the crowds! The weather was in the 30's, you just need loose clothing, t shirts, cropped trews or shorts.
For the temples as long as your knees and shoulders are covered you should be ok but have some long trews and sleeves too as some are stricter than others,your guide will advise you the day before. Take some easy on/off sandals, good flip flops are fine, as you will have to take them off before you step into the temples. The ruins were spectacular sight to see, and you will be "templed out" before you know it! 
At times you are on the coach for a long time but there is aircon and plenty of bottled cold water, lots of us did nod off from time to time but Chet our guide in Cambodia was full of knowledge and shared his passion for his country every step of the way, we all loved him. There are lots of interesting stop offs, especially the spider market -  from personal experience the crickets taste like chicken but whose brave enough to try a nice crunchy fried cockroach?
The visit to the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum was very sad, and we decided to give the market a miss after this as it didn't feel right , instead we visited the killing fields to pay our respects  it certainly makes you realise what these lovely people have come through. This one is up to you if you want to do it or not as its not in the documents.
Unfortunately I missed the water fall as I had the dreaded tummy upset as did a few of us. It looked lovely.
Take immodium with you just in case.
You can get down and dirty in knee deep mud with Rudolf the buffalo planting rice as 2 of our brave group did, or have a go at making a broom which gave us all a good laugh watching Margaret have a go at this but she came away as the proud owner of her very own hand made broom. There is so much to see, the people are lovely, always a smile and a wave.
We participated in the alms giving in Laos, it was amazing - very early start for this one. 
The shopping in the markets was a favourite one for us ladies and I think we would have liked a little more of this pastime!
The included meals are a set menu, there was 17 of us and the food was assorted dishes between 3 or 4 people and what was left was passed around the table. If you don't eat a particular food let your TM know and your guide before hand and you will be catered for, some of our group didn't eat fish so were given an alternative, the food was lovely and there was always some very tasty dips. The only meals we didn't enjoy were at the hotel in Kratie so stock up an snacks before you get there. JY I  hope you take note of the groups dismay at this hotel, having said that there is a very good  pizza place further down the street. 
10 of us did the add on Most things are sold in Dong here so take some with you.The weather dipped a bit in Hanoi and we needed a fleece but as the day went on it warmed up again but not as much. We arranged  a trip to Halong bay through Jonathan our TM whilst we were in Laos who got in touch with our tour guide in Vietnam to book it for us. It cost $83.00 each, a long drive but well worth it, lunch inclusive was on board all set out very nicely and the food was delicious lovely fresh juicy prawns for you fish lovers, again if you do this trip please tell the guide before hand your meat preferences. We went into the caves which were spectacular all lit up.
I have missed so much out as there was so much to see and do!!
This was my first solo holiday I made some lovely friends on this trip and I will never forget it, just deciding to go for Borneo or Nicaragua for my next one.
I will do my best to answer any questions you may have.

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'SarahS' wrote:
Hope you all have a great time. Please write a review when you get back, I’m on the February 2019 departure.

Hi Sarah, I'm also on the feb departure, staying at the premiere Inn the night before. Julie

Thank you Sandra and Sue.

I'm aiming to get to check in about 8 aswell (M25 dependant) so hopefully I'll see you there.

Paula

'PaulaH' wrote:
I can't believe how close this trip is now. Nervous and excited but at the moment don't know which one I am more of!!
I've been trying to compare the changes in the letter we received to the original itinerary and getting abit confused, so hopefully the new itinerary will arrive soon.
Money wise- I have change about £600 to $ , so hopefully that will be enough, otherwise there's the plastic for back up.
Hopefully I'll bump into someone at check in, as I know it's stupid but one of my biggest fears is walking into the lounge in my own.
I suppose I'd better start packing.
See you Tuesday
Paula

Im aiming to get to check in about 8. We should be able to recognise fellow travellers by the JY labels. Ill ask everyone if they are Paula so hopefully will find you!

'PaulaH' wrote:
I can't believe how close this trip is now. Nervous and excited but at the moment don't know which one I am more of!!
I've been trying to compare the changes in the letter we received to the original itinerary and getting abit confused, so hopefully the new itinerary will arrive soon.
Money wise- I have change about £600 to $ , so hopefully that will be enough, otherwise there's the plastic for back up.
Hopefully I'll bump into someone at check in, as I know it's stupid but one of my biggest fears is walking into the lounge in my own.
I suppose I'd better start packing.
See you Tuesday
Paula

If you end up walking into the lounge on your own, I will be the short one wearing a bandana and with an orange handbag. You can't miss me!!

'jonah' wrote:

'Vickie' wrote:
Hi Sue,
An itinerary is being sent to everyone on this trip ASAP 🙂
Thanks,
Vickie
Thanks Vickie
Customer Services have still not rung me back so I am glad it is in your capable hands.
Regards

My revised paperwork arrived a short while ago. Thank you Vickie. Hope everyone else has theirs. Ian

Hurrah. Revised itinerary has arrived.

Looking forward to meeting you all on Tuesday. Happy packing and safe trip to Heathrow.

Thanks Vickie for putting up with all our queries.

Regards

I can't believe how close this trip is now. Nervous and excited but at the moment don't know which one I am more of!!

I've been trying to compare the changes in the letter we received to the original itinerary and getting abit confused, so hopefully the new itinerary will arrive soon.

Money wise- I have change about £600 to $ , so hopefully that will be enough, otherwise there's the plastic for back up.

Hopefully I'll bump into someone at check in, as I know it's stupid but one of my biggest fears is walking into the lounge in my own.

I suppose I'd better start packing.

See you Tuesday

Paula

'Sue I' wrote:

'IanWight' wrote:

'Sue I' wrote:
I’m not sure how much money is needed for meals and for small souvenirs... has anyone got any idea please?
Cheers
Sue
Hi Sue,
I have friends out there at the moment. I have just messaged and got the reply "Lunch £10 Dinner £15 Tourist prices in reasonable places.....street food...next to nothing"
https://champeyrestaurant.com/menu/
http://www.artisansdangkor.com/ Check out their beliefs & then look at prices. Very good quality.
Street markets are a lot less expensive and a gold Rolex was mine for $15.00!!
Hope that helps.
Ian
Thank you Ian
The links worked and are very helpful. I’m a street food / market kind of person! Hopefully there will be others of a like mind on the trip. We had fantastic food on the street in Kota Kinabalu last year and eating with the locals is fascinating... they were all so friendly and the atmosphere as well as the food was great. I’m hoping for similar experiences!
See you Tuesday!
Cheers
Sue

Hi Sue, Glad the links were useful & see you Tuesday, and yes, nothing wrong with a bit of mixing with the locals. See you & everyone else on Tuesday. Ian

'IanWight' wrote:

'Sue I' wrote:
I’m not sure how much money is needed for meals and for small souvenirs... has anyone got any idea please?
Cheers
Sue
Hi Sue,
I have friends out there at the moment. I have just messaged and got the reply "Lunch £10 Dinner £15 Tourist prices in reasonable places.....street food...next to nothing"
https://champeyrestaurant.com/menu/
http://www.artisansdangkor.com/ Check out their beliefs & then look at prices. Very good quality.
Street markets are a lot less expensive and a gold Rolex was mine for $15.00!!
Hope that helps.
Ian

Thank you Ian

The links worked and are very helpful. I’m a street food / market kind of person! Hopefully there will be others of a like mind on the trip. We had fantastic food on the street in Kota Kinabalu last year and eating with the locals is fascinating... they were all so friendly and the atmosphere as well as the food was great. I’m hoping for similar experiences!

See you Tuesday!

Cheers

Sue

'Vickie' wrote:
Hi Sue,
An itinerary is being sent to everyone on this trip ASAP 🙂
Thanks,
Vickie

Thanks Vickie

Customer Services have still not rung me back so I am glad it is in your capable hands.

Regards

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