The last day

How quickly two weeks flies by.  In some ways it feels like we just got here, in others it feels like we have been away from home for months.

Today's program was for everyone to go on a flight in a micro-light plane over the temples.  Megs, Kieran and Petra got in first thing, but then the wind came up and the rest of us had to wait till this afternoon.  But it was most definitely worth the wait.

The view from 500m above through the open air is stunning.  You get a very different perspective on the scale of what was built.  Really, with only hand tools and endless labour, the feats of engineering - and not just the buildings, there are massive earthworks around them - is just amazing.

Sky Venture Tours are also brilliant.  Dave is an English guy who started the venture.  On the side he and his wife fund an orphanage that they rescued from a pedophile, a school and a health clinic.  It is wonderful to see people contributing in such great ways.  They were fantastic in getting us all in the air, very informative and just loads of fun to hang out with.

Between flights we perused markets, at more Khmer food, had massages and facials, and began the important task of packing everything we have accumulated over the last massive two weeks.

Then Jules, Mikey, Kieran, Megs and I headed out to Ankor Watt one last time to watch the sunset.  I don't think it is an understatement to say that it is a magical place.  We loved it, and being there are the sun dipped and the temple galleries filled with darkness was wonderful.

Tonight we had a final celebratory dinner at Nest (really it is just that good) before we have to face reality and head home.  More fantastic food and brilliant cocktails were enjoyed.  My steak was rated by the table as among the best most people had ever tasted.

We finished with more market shopping (we needed some last minute presents) and some people are still out making every moment count.

I have to say that this has been just a brilliant trip in all regards.  Petra has worked wonders to make it all happen and we owe her a huge debt of gratitude.  It has been an experience none of us will ever forget and has inspired us all to return.

So from us all to Petra and Kieran, we can't thank you enough.