Chapter 42: Asia VIII
It's 2:20 pm (USA time: 2:20 am) in Cambodia, and our heroes are flying above the state.
Then Amy says as she read her guidebook, "this country that once languished in the abyss of needless death and destruction under the Khmer Rouge with subsequent internal strife is finally breathing calm after it was declared as a constitutional monarchy in 1993. The picturesque country of Cambodia, officially known as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is located in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula in South East Asia. Bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia is a beautiful landscape with uplands and mountains with a 443-kilometer (275 mi) coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. After a long regional distraught, this country is finally getting on its feet to strive for a brighter tomorrow. Home to the emblematic Angkor Wat temple, which is a silent testimony to how resourceful and artistically brilliant its people are, Cambodia remains shrouded for the world."
"The battery is at Siem Reap in Cambodia," said Tails.
"Siem Reap? Here it is! Siem Reap's population is 95% Khmer, giving the city a rather homogenous population. Its Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cambodia's biggest swimming pool, which is 35 meters long, is located in Siem Reap's five-star oases, the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor. Angkor Wat translates to "City of Temples" and is responsible for over 50% of Cambodia's international tourists. Siem Reap is the starting point of a 15-day voyage to Ho Chi Minh City on the 12th longest river in the world, the Mekong."
"I like who Asia names the places and things they have here. They're so amazing," said Cream.
"Is this Angkor Wat is where the battery is located," said Knuckles.
"I think so, Knux. And there it is," said Sonic, sees the Angkor Wat.
"Let's prepare for landing," said Tikal.
When the Team goes in front of the entrance of Angkor Wat, Cream says, "it sure looks a bit scary."
"Naw! As long you're around with me, Cream. You'll be fine," said Tails.
Then a baby tiger gets out through the entrance with a 4ft battery in a 4ft plug in its mouth.
"Aw! A baby tiger," said Tikal, awed by its cuteness.
"Hey, cutie. What are you doing out here by yourself," said Amy, picks up the baby tiger.
Then the baby tiger spits the battery into Tails' hands as Sonic pets it on the back.
"Where're your parents, little guy," said Knuckles, pets its head.
Then the Team saw to pair of tigers looking at them.
"Go on. Called them," said Cream.
Then the baby tiger roars for them, and the pair are walks to them. Amy lets the baby run to its parents, and the tiger leaves.
"Let's find a hotel," said Tikal.
2:24 pm (USA time: 2:24 am) at the Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, the Team is swimming in the pool.
"Wow! Their pool is big," said Cream, amazed.
"I'm getting used to this swimming and water," said Sonic.
"Good. I'm getting tired of helping," said Amy, relieved.
"Hey, Tikal. Did you get a souvenir," said Knuckles.
"Sure thing. A stone carved an elephant," said Tikal.
"Where's our next stop," said Cream.
"Malaysia… It takes one hour and fifty-five minutes. We get to sleep late. We'll leave at 11 am, after lunch," said Tails.
"I wonder what happens to the vampire-bat-thingie?"
"Meh… He probably had a "dance" with a tigress."