We left Bangkok and took a bus to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Siem Reap is a major tourist destination because it is close to Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the location of a magnificent kingdom long gone. However the temples built by ancient kings still stand and make for an amazing archaeological site.
The Tuk-tuk is the official transport of the Angkor Wat archaeological site. It is a rickshaw hitched to a 90cc scooter. Not going anywhere in a hurry.
Our first glimpse of Angkor Wat. We arrived around sunset to get our tickets for the following three days.
We explored the site with the Musik family. We had a lot of fun exploring the place for the next three days.
Upon entering the temple I was astonished at the magnitude of the site and the amazing architecture.
There are statues and reliefs that have survived thousands of years of use, war, neglect and abuse.
Yet some are well preserved. Here are the Apsara dancers that are ubiquitous over Cambodia. They are the spirit of the clouds and water.
Not only do tourists from all over the world come over to explore but so do local monks. Too bad Wendy wasn’t around to chase them into the moat ;)
Ali looked good at Angkor Wat!
The temples have magnificent carved doors that appear to go to nowhere adding to the mystical quality of this place.
The next day our guide would take us to a temple with some of the best preserved carvings on the site.
The detail on the stone is amazing. I have never seen stone carvings with so much depth and detail anywhere in the world.
Of course the carvings are religious in nature and all tell stories of Hinduism in this temple.
Eyes are always watching you!
Will Ali escape from her stone prison? You can find out on the next post. Cambodia will continue as our guides takes us to other sites.
Was it a Holday in Cambodia?
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