Singapore Airlines Awaits

Hello from LAX!

Our family is sitting at our Singapore Airlines gate, waiting to board. We have a looooong flight to Singapore, followed by about a seven-hour layover there, and then another much shorter flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

We're in Cambodia through November 30 -- and we are super excited about it. 

We first started planning this trip six/seven (IYKYK) months ago. And by we, I mean Tim. Tim planned this whole thing. He plans all our trips and gets all the credit. I just show up, bring some snacks, and write the blog.

On the rainy drive up to LAX tonight, I asked everyone what they're most excited about in Cambodia:

Wyatt: "I'm excited about fishing, snorkeling, and eating spiders." [Yep. Sounds about right.]

Taylor: "I'm excited about horseback riding and tanning." [She's 14. This checks out. The sunscreen is packed.]

Tim: "I'm excited about seeing temples and Phnom Penh...and eating spiders." [He's so ready to eat the street food.]

Ah, yes. Fried spiders. It's a thing. I'm not sure I'm going to partake, but we'll see. I, too, am excited about fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding (kinda), seeing temples, touring around Phnom Penh -- and sampling some Cambodian donuts.

We've got an action-packed agenda once we arrive in Siem Reap on Saturday evening. We'll be writing about it here, sharing photos, and giving you all the goods on fried spiders and more. 

Talk to you from the other side of the world!

We've heard such good things about Singapore Airlines. Can't wait to get on that plane!

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM

    You have one adventuresome family !!! I knew about the spiders and they are easy to raise and full of protein. Did not know about horseback rideiing “ will they respond to your commands” , snorkeling , and fishing. Have heard about the heat. Thank you for the blog. I live vicariously thru your adventures. 🙏❤️ Robin.

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    1. Sarah MiddletonNovember 22, 2025 at 4:49 AM

      Awww, we love that you read our blog, Aunt Robin! Thank you! <3

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  2. November 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM

    Omg looks like so much fun so far! Tell Taylor I miss her!!

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