Day 10 of the I Am Powerful CARE Cycle Challenge. We made it!

Friday, March 26, 2010
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 

The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course! 
After exploring the temple, and a short watermelon party, (one of several such parties we enjoyed during the 10 days) we headed towards the Rolous Group which are pre Angkor period temples.   It was 40 degrees at midday and we had what seemed an endless road ahead – 35kms of pure hell!  With no tree in site and being very short on water, this was a huge challenge (as promised by CARE).  It took everyone’s will power not to give up and get into our air-conditioned support vehicle.  After an enormously tough ride, we literally collapsed when we finally reached our destination, which included……..lunch!
Of course We Are Powerful Women,  so after a good dose of Angkor beer, a few fresh spring rolls and a dish of fish laab (fantastic food) we easily managed the last 1 km to the temple to soak up its history.
The final leg, 18kms to Siem Reap, flew by.  It was the home stretch, and we got to negotiate peak hour Khmer style which was very exciting. We cycled a total of 87 km on this, our last day and finally arrived at our hotel where we found a congratulations banner held high for us to cycle under as we crossed the finish line as a team. 
For video footage see http://inspiredadventures.posterous.com
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 

The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course! 
After exploring the temple, and a short watermelon party, (one of several such parties we enjoyed during the 10 days) we headed towards the Rolous Group which are pre Angkor period temples.   It was 40 degrees at midday and we had what seemed an endless road ahead – 35kms of pure hell!  With no tree in site and being very short on water, this was a huge challenge (as promised by CARE).  It took everyone’s will power not to give up and get into our air-conditioned support vehicle.  After an enormously tough ride, we literally collapsed when we finally reached our destination, which included……..lunch!
Of course We Are Powerful Women,  so after a good dose of Angkor beer, a few fresh spring rolls and a dish of fish laab (fantastic food) we easily managed the last 1 km to the temple to soak up its history.
The final leg, 18kms to Siem Reap, flew by.  It was the home stretch, and we got to negotiate peak hour Khmer style which was very exciting. We cycled a total of 87 km on this, our last day and finally arrived at our hotel where we found a congratulations banner held high for us to cycle under as we crossed the finish line as a team. 
For video footage see http://inspiredadventures.posterous.com
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 
The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course!
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 
The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course!
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 
The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course! 
After exploring the temple, and a short watermelon party, (one of several such parties we enjoyed during the 10 days) we headed towards the Rolous Group which are pre Angkor period temples.   It was 40 degrees at midday and we had what seemed an endless road ahead – 35kms of pure hell!  With no tree in site and being very short on water, this was a huge challenge (as promised by CARE).  It took everyone’s will power not to give up and get into our air-conditioned support vehicle.  After an enormously tough ride, we literally collapsed when we finally reached our destination, which included……..lunch!
Of course We Are Powerful Women,  so after a good dose of Angkor beer, a few fresh spring rolls and a dish of fish laab (fantastic food) we easily managed the last 1 km to the temple to soak up its history.
The final leg, 18kms to Siem Reap, flew by.  It was the home stretch, and we got to negotiate peak hour Khmer style which was very exciting. We cycled a total of 87 km on this, our last day and finally arrived at our hotel where we found a congratulations banner held high for us to cycle under as we crossed the finish line as a team. 
For video footage see http://inspiredadventures.posterous.com


Although, I have to confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end.

The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course!

After exploring the temple, and a short watermelon party, (one of several such parties we enjoyed during the 10 days) we headed towards the Rolous Group which are pre Angkor period temples. It was 40 degrees at midday and we had what seemed an endless road ahead – 35kms of pure hell!  With no tree in site and being very short on water, this was a huge challenge (as promised by CARE). It took everyone’s will power not to give up and get into our air-conditioned support vehicle.  After an enormously tough ride, we literally collapsed when we finally reached our destination, which included……..lunch!

Of course We Are Powerful Women,  so after a good dose of Angkor beer, a few fresh spring rolls and a dish of fish laab (fantastic food) we easily managed the last 1 km to the temple to soak up its history.

The final leg, 18kms to Siem Reap, flew by. It was the home stretch, and we negotiated peak hour traffic, Khmer style, which was very exciting. We cycled a total of 87 km on this, our last day and finally arrived at our hotel where we found a congratulations banner held high for us to cycle under as we crossed the finish line as a team.

For video footage see http://inspiredadventures.posterous.com
Although, I confess... it was touch-and-go towards the end. 
The morning of our final day took us on a 35km cycle through picturesque countryside and small villages to a temple called Banteay Srei.  It is also known as the ‘woman temple’ because it is so beautiful and intricate that it must be the work of a woman…of course! 
After exploring the temple, and a short watermelon party, (one of several such parties we enjoyed during the 10 days) we headed towards the Rolous Group which are pre Angkor period temples.   It was 40 degrees at midday and we had what seemed an endless road ahead – 35kms of pure hell!  With no tree in site and being very short on water, this was a huge challenge (as promised by CARE).  It took everyone’s will power not to give up and get into our air-conditioned support vehicle.  After an enormously tough ride, we literally collapsed when we finally reached our destination, which included……..lunch!
Of course We Are Powerful Women,  so after a good dose of Angkor beer, a few fresh spring rolls and a dish of fish laab (fantastic food) we easily managed the last 1 km to the temple to soak up its history.
The final leg, 18kms to Siem Reap, flew by.  It was the home stretch, and we got to negotiate peak hour Khmer style which was very exciting. We cycled a total of 87 km on this, our last day and finally arrived at our hotel where we found a congratulations banner held high for us to cycle under as we crossed the finish line as a team. 
For video footage see http://inspiredadventures.posterous.com
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