Published: November 1st 2006
November 1st 2006
November 1st 2006
After the vague disappointment of Angkor Wat, did Ta Phrom live up to my high expectations? It did and more - absolutely magnificent!... The temple itself was impressive enough; mighty stone structures covered in delicate carvings of flowers and seductive 'apsaras' (heavenly nymphs), carved balustrade window frames (designed to look like wood), arched passageways, and so on. But what makes this te... Read Full Entry
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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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Old woman offering incense, Preah Khan
Exploring every inch of the temples becomes something of an (exhausting) obsession!
Hermits in prayer
On the side of one of Preah Khan's many small chapels.
Comments
Date: 1st November 2006
Great blog Michael!
I really enjoyed the second installment of your incredible journeys. Some amazing photos of Nature reclaiming her territory and I loved your descriptions and musings as well. What a privilege to visit these exotic places! Thank you for the great write-ups so that we can get a real 'feel' for the places you visit! Barbara
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Great blog Michael!
I really enjoyed the second installment of your incredible journeys. Some amazing photos of Nature reclaiming her territory and I loved your descriptions and musings as well. What a privilege to visit these exotic places! Thank you for the great write-ups so that we can get a real 'feel' for the places you visit! Barbara
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 1st November 2006
I love the photos of the trees engulfing the temple, must be awe inspiring in real life. your and Joel's blogs are a wonderful contrast this week! Cheers Penny
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
I love the photos of the trees engulfing the temple, must be awe inspiring in real life. your and Joel's blogs are a wonderful contrast this week! Cheers Penny
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 1st November 2006
WOW
Makes me want to see it for myself. As to the photos, do you even have to ask? As many as you like, duh. We want to see them all.
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WOW
Makes me want to see it for myself. As to the photos, do you even have to ask? As many as you like, duh. We want to see them all.
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 1st November 2006
Papaya and Farting
I am also hopelessly addicted to papaya salad and as an American will do the patriotic thing and continue the traditon of farting in the echo chamber.
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Papaya and Farting
I am also hopelessly addicted to papaya salad and as an American will do the patriotic thing and continue the traditon of farting in the echo chamber.
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 1st November 2006
Top drawer reporting!
Great photos and text again, Michael! Map sounded to be an interesting guy. So too the kids... loved the photos! Dad
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Top drawer reporting!
Great photos and text again, Michael! Map sounded to be an interesting guy. So too the kids... loved the photos! Dad
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 6th November 2006
Another Great Blog !
Love the pix....but what really amazes me is your open-mindedness, your passion and sensitivity to other cultures....your parents raised you well :> Cheers !
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Another Great Blog !
Love the pix....but what really amazes me is your open-mindedness, your passion and sensitivity to other cultures....your parents raised you well :> Cheers !
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 13th November 2006
Your best work...
Your words have again moved me to provide a comment - the first paragraph in this blog is probably the best piece of writing I've seen on this site. Whatever you do in life Michael, just ensure that you keep writing in some form - even if it is only a hobby - otherwise a great literary talent will be wasted. Shane :-)
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Your best work...
Your words have again moved me to provide a comment - the first paragraph in this blog is probably the best piece of writing I've seen on this site. Whatever you do in life Michael, just ensure that you keep writing in some form - even if it is only a hobby - otherwise a great literary talent will be wasted. Shane :-)
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 2nd December 2006
Hi stranger! Question...
I will be trekking to Siem Reap/Angkor in March and was just planning on taking the 1 day pass but after looking at your pics I seem to have changed my mind. Which pass do I get for the full Angkor experience? Thanks!
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Hi stranger! Question...
I will be trekking to Siem Reap/Angkor in March and was just planning on taking the 1 day pass but after looking at your pics I seem to have changed my mind. Which pass do I get for the full Angkor experience? Thanks!
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 3rd December 2006
Definitely get the 3-day pass!
Hey Antoniele, as far as I know there're just two passes available - 1-day and 3-day. I'd definitely recommend the 3-day one; there's just so much to see, you'll barely scratch the surface in one day! (Even if you do get a bit 'templed out' by the end of your visit.) Have a great time!
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Definitely get the 3-day pass!
Hey Antoniele, as far as I know there're just two passes available - 1-day and 3-day. I'd definitely recommend the 3-day one; there's just so much to see, you'll barely scratch the surface in one day! (Even if you do get a bit 'templed out' by the end of your visit.) Have a great time!
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 3rd April 2007
Dude, we should do it
Ha ha ha, your account of the Americans took me back home! You can't tell where a person is from until they open their mouth.... I'll be here in a few weeks now! I'll try to keep my time in the chambers a little less old school...
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Dude, we should do it
Ha ha ha, your account of the Americans took me back home! You can't tell where a person is from until they open their mouth.... I'll be here in a few weeks now! I'll try to keep my time in the chambers a little less old school...
From Blog: Angkor Two: In the footsteps of tomb raiders
Date: 29th April 2009
kids
there's nothing like the cheerful company of children to make you laugh when you're tired (or sad) - True ... true - although i'm scared of bratty ones who usually look like they're ready to punch your face anytime!lols
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kids
there's nothing like the cheerful company of children to make you laugh when you're tired (or sad) - True ... true - although i'm scared of bratty ones who usually look like they're ready to punch your face anytime!lols
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Yay
Great writing mate, wish I was there.
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