UGH! 3:00 am comes really early. Our taxi is right on time at 4:15, and we’re at the airport in 15 minutes (fastest trip ever). Check-in is a little iffy? The clerk missed that we were going to Siem Reap, and checked our bags only as far as Bangkok (first stop). I caught it, but not before one of the bags got away without the correct tag. They told us “no problem”. We told them “we’re concerned”. They assured us again “no problem”. Supposedly, the supervisor was going to chase the bag down herself and replace the incorrect tag.

Bangkok is a big airport and the layover from Thai Air to Bangkok Airways was over ½ mile. I know, because the distance was marked with signage in meters, to let you know how far we needed to go to get to the “Transfer Counter”. We had plenty of time, but it was definitely a long walk. Of course, there was immigration and security to line up for again and then some more walking to get to the gate.

Siem Reap has a small airport. The plane was a turbo-prop, and the flight was about an hour. They managed to serve a meal during the short hop. Immigration and security were not a problem, since I had applied for our Visa online in advance. Both suitcases arrived!!!! We were met by a van from our hotel, Anantara Resort & Spa at Angkor Wat. Everyone at the hotel was super friendly with way too many questions about our flight and our drive from the airport. Every time we came downstairs, someone would run out from the desk, asking how we were, how was the room, what did we need, etc. I enjoy good customer service, but it was almost too much.

Descending into Siem Reap.

We had a nice room with a balcony overlooking the pool area. We spent the rest of our evening relaxing around the pool, and having dinner in the restaurant. We’re worn out after the travel today, and I’m sure we’re going to get a lot of walking in over the next two days.

Waiting for us in our van outside the airport.