Slept in to 6:30 and drifted down stairs and sat around talking to the various westerners and Vietnamese lounging about on the tiny outside patio just off the quiet side street. While it was still cool enough I rode over to the other side of town and visited the brick towers which date back over a thousand years ago. Two sixty foot brick structures that seem to be large ceremonial chimneys. Several very steep stairs brought me up into this ten by ten foot room which was open to the sky. One of these two towers leans slightly, adding to its charm. The indigenous people (Khmer) who were pushed south by the northern Vietnamese tribes, built several of these towers in this general area. UNESCO has designated these structures as world heritage sites and the remaining indigenous people are active in their preservation. Yesterday, about twelve miles out of town, I came across another such ornate structure atop a large hill.
Once back at the hotel, I had lunch and just lounged around. Went out for dinner and then sought out a sweet dessert across the main plaza/park by the waterfront. Tomorrow the heat index will be spiking upwards so I will be up early to get my riding in before noon.
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