Day 6 75k

Don't have time for a full post so more tomorrow. But we are safely in Siem Reap after a long day of cycling on red dusty hot roads
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  1. Kim Roberts11 March 2018 at 00:35

    I feel so impressed with your stamina as I read your blogs over breakfast! V glad you have acclimatised Jo and that you are both coping with the heat and physical challenge. The photos look amazing - great way to see rural Cambodia. Love Kim

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