CharlesYap_: "I've always believed in savoring the moments. In the end, they are the only things we'll have." - Anna Godbersen, The Luxe (Luxe, #1) Tuk tuk past Angkor Wat. Our guide Kunthea took us off the beaten path and showed us some great photo spots. Search 'An
CharlesYap_: "Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it." - Oprah Winfrey An photo from the Angkor Empire Marathon, with the South Gate in the background. I'm making plans for the Honolulu Marathon on Dec 14. Aloha!
CharlesYap_: "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." - John Bingham Running towards South Gate, Siem Reap yesterday at the Angkor Empire Marathon
CharlesYap_: Angkor Wat reflections. A photo from the weekend in Siem Reap
CharlesYap_: "You think you know someone by looking at his face but what can one face say about the thousand thoughts behind those eyes." - Marianne Wiggins Back home in Singapore with fond memories of Siem Reap. Pic from Bayon
CharlesYap_: #Cloudporn and souvenir shop reflections at this 30 minute transit in Danang. Looking forward to coming here in December.
CharlesYap_: "Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow." - Anita Desai Exploring Ta Prohm yesterday.
CharlesYap_: One last cocktail before returning the keys to my suite.
CharlesYap_: Post run breakfast - street noodles at Angkor Wat
CharlesYap_: View from this morning's running route. Angkor Empire Marathon
CharlesYap_: View from the top
CharlesYap_: In residence - Henry Marchal Suite, one of four personality suites at the original wing of Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor. Love the ceiling fan, a portrait of Mr Marchal, claw foot bathtub and balcony with day bed.
CharlesYap_: "Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else." - Tom Stoppard
CharlesYap_: Tea at Park Hyatt
CharlesYap_: Pool time at the Raffles
CharlesYap_: Inside Angkor Wat
CharlesYap_: Good morning, Angkor Wat. Woke up at 4:30am for this view
CharlesYap_: The Henri Marchal Suite was named after the man responsible for the first successful reconstruction of Banteay Srei. This monument was chosen because of its artistic interest and the certainty of finding virtually all of its stones in the vicinity. Henri
CharlesYap_: "The secret of flight is this -- you have to do it immediately, before your body realizes it is defying the laws." - Michael Cunningham
CharlesYap_: Goodbye Singapore, Hello Angkor Wat. Have a great weekend!
CharlesYap_: "Amazement awaits us at every corner." - James Broughton Line meets corner at Henderson Waves. My submission for #whplinemeetscorner - an @instagram weekend hashtag project.
CharlesYap_: Coffee and petit fours
CharlesYap_: Yummy sous vide chicken at #ImmanuelFrenchKitchen - say hello to Immanuel and Michelle.
CharlesYap_: "Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing." - Barry Finlay, Kilimanjaro and Beyond
CharlesYap_: Tea with my folks.
CharlesYap_: "The waves splash against my face, carrying a message: Welcome, you belong here." - Doug Cooper, Outside In
CharlesYap_: Wild Rocket pineapple sorbet with soya sauce salt, chilli powder and mint flakes. My entry for #whpicecream, an @instagram weekend hashtag project.
CharlesYap_: White on white
CharlesYap_: "Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone." - Anthony Burgess Good night and sweet dreams
CharlesYap_: "We all need to make time for a burger once in a while." - Erica Durance