Published: October 6th 2004October 6th 2004
Siem Reap, Cambodia is full of hotels, cyclos and dust! But just a short drive away is the lucious forests containing the temples of Angkor and the most incredible sights in the world. Get your walking shoes on - it's hot outside and we've a long few days ahead...
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The intrepid aussie travellers now living in London (with 20,000 other aussies), too lazy to recount their photos and travel experiences of the past 4 months until now!! Apologies to family and friends who have been waiting for this....... full info
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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ...more info
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The Climb!!
First up, the climb to Phnom Bakheng (along with 5000 other people) for the sunset. Phew!!
The view from the top
The climb was worth it - Angkor Wat in the distance!!
Phnom Bakheng
The temple is in sight!! But....
More climbing!!!
Mistie climbing the insane steps we got used to over the next few days!!
Elephant rides!!
Could've hitched a lift up the hill...for US$20!! Forget it!!
The sunset
Over the plains of Siem Reap...beautiful!
Phnom Bakheng
Our first glimpse of temple architecture
Up bright and early!!
The next morning's adventures...at the gates of Angkor Thom
For those who've seen Tomb Raider...
They built a village on this water area for the movie...just a bit of trivia for those playing at home!!
The temple of Angkor Thom
The temple itself, along with the obligatory crowds
Ruins at Angkor Thom
A rare moment when the crowds disperse and allow you to take a photo!!
Carving of dancer
Of the millions of photos we took of the amazing carved walls, here are a select few...
Wall carving
The history of humour - a turtle biting a soldiers...um...rear end!!
Amazing architecture
Check out the carved roof...always the builder, Drew was very impressed!!
Amazing Angkor Thom
This was one of our favourite temples...absolutely amazing!
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