Siem Reap: A homebody's attempt to travel

When I explained to my friend Loren that I had been spending a lot of time watching HBO with Gabriel, he sent the following email in response:

You idiot.

Venture out.

You will be filled with regret if you don't.
You have studied pantomime.
Keep a card for the hotel with you and you are fine.
Get out.
Go.

And so with that in mind, I have ventured into the world today. I logged my hotel's coordinates into my GPS device and started walking around. I got an area map from my hotel and found a little cafe where I ate breakfast. I found a Cambodian cooking class and signed up. I'm heading there now.

Even when travelling I can find it hard to break inertia. Here's hoping with practice it gets easier.