Thailand and Cambodia
We are in LA now, after about 24 hours in transit from Cambodia yesterday. Whew! But what an awesome trip. Thailand November 5 We Are Off! A good start to the trip thus far, with Read More …
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Cambodia trip details
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Neak Pean, Cambodia
Choeun says there is one more temple we should see – he even promises it will be very different from all those we have seen before. While it seems hard to believe there could be Read More …
East Mebon at Angkor Wat
The temple at East Mebon sits in the midst of what was once a large reservoir built to provide water to a new city. At that time, it would have seemed to float above the Read More …
Banteay Samre’ at Angkor Wat
Our next temple is Banteay Samre’. This 12th century temple is not on the regular tourist trail and, for the most part, we have it to ourselves.The outside wall consists of tightly laid laterite blocks. Read More …
Banteay Srei at Angkor Wat
Choeun tells us that this is known as the “Temple of Women” because it was thought that only women could create a temple so delicate and beautiful. However, he is quick to clarify that it Read More …
View from Phnom Bakheng at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
We were supposed to climb Phnom Bakheng for a view of Angkor Wat at sunset, but Choeun’s warning that 3,000 other people may choose to do this today makes it sound quite unappealing. Instead we Read More …
Elephant Terrace at Angkor Wat
The day is already visibly starting to come to an end when we reach the elephant terrace. I’m not sure why, but I’m still surprised how early the light starts to fade here. Because it Read More …
Bayon Temple at Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Unfortunately, we don’t get to see the rest of the ruins of Angkor Thom, but it does serve as a good warm-up to our next stop, the 12th century Bayon. At first I don’t really Read More …
The South Gate at Angkor Thom, Cambodia
We return to the park after lunch and pass Angkor Wat standing regally above it’s moat. There are blankets laid out along the moat and a few groups out enjoying a picnic. Choeun tells us Read More …