This was supposed to be a mellow day. We started out with the Anantara breakfast buffet. While at breakfast, the Anantara Angkor social media representative stopped by our table and introduced himself. He also gave us recommendations for things to do and places to eat. One of the places he recommended was APOPO.
The APOPO Visitor Center in Siem Reap is an information center highlighting the recent history of conflict in Cambodia, the impact of landmines on local communities, and it gives the opportunity to meet and see the HeroRATs in action... Yes, rats. They use well trained rats (trained to the cost of 6000 euros each) to find landmines. These are big rats, but they don't weigh enough to set off landmines. It was actually very interesting.
After APOPO, we went to the Angkor National Museum. As far as museums go, this one is very nice. The layout is well organized with a defined path of which way to go through the museum. The combination of ancient artifacts displayed with current technology worked well together. The optional audio tour added a very nice touch.
We decided to have an early dinner after the museum. We got a Tuk Tuk outside the museum and had the driver take us to Jungle Burger. I normally never eat burgers while traveling because there is so much other stuff to eat. But this place was recommended by Anantara social media guy, so we went. It was great. Gourmet burger, fries or potato wedges, and a beer (I don't drink beer so I opted for something else) for around $7.00. I had the Mushroom and Creamy Black Pepper Sauce Burger. kumi had the Blue Cheese and Bacon Burger. BTW, the Bob Marley Burger is no longer on the menu.
Our Tuk Tuk driver was waiting for us when we were done. We had him take us back to Anantara just in time to get my complimentary happy hour drink.
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