Siem Reap and Angkor Wat

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April 3rd 2010

Published: April 13th 2010

This morning I needed a taxi to the airport at 5:15. I had arranged it the night before with Me Mates Place, or at least I tried to. The guy who was working really wanted me to take a tuk tuk, but I preferred a taxi. Apparently this is an unusual request and I was doubtful that I would actually have a taxi this morning. I was right. It didn't come, and neither did a tuk tuk, and it was raining. I ... Read Full Entry

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Mary Lyons

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I don't have a nickname, so I decided to use my AT'03 trailname for this blog even though it has nothing to do with the Appalachian Trail. That is a whole different story. I started teaching internationally in 2006 and finally had the money to travel overseas after dreaming about it for many years. I started blogging on a different site so I could share my travels with friends and family. That site recently revamped its format and all my pictures disappeared! So I decided to start this blog after a friend recommended this site. I usually try to include some helpful travel info for people who a... full info

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Ta Throm

Angkor Wat

The granddaddy of them all. Angkor Wat.

Serpent

These multi-headed serpents were common at the entrances of temples and palaces.

Angkor Wat

This is just the outer wall. I hadn't even been inside yet.

Angkor Wat Outer Wall

He's not wearing a hat

I don't think that colourful umbrella was part of the original arrangement. I think it was to keep bird shit off the statue.

Angkor Wat

at Angkor Wat

was everywhere.

This was unbelieveable. I know you can't see the detail in the wall, but it was amazing. And big.

Colors inside

This was the color of the stone. It wasn't painted.

Shiva and the Gods

More carvings

Another library??

I'm not sure what this was, but it was in one of the courtyards.

Front of the Library

Angkor Wat

One of many courtyards

View from above

I almost didn't climb to the top of the third tier, but I'm glad I did.

Another view

from the top. It was worth the climb.

13th April 2010

Eric
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I enjoyed your post. I have always wanted to go to Angkor Wat. My blog is looking for travel photos, stories, accommodation reviews, and food reviews. If you have the time and have some to share, email us at dirtyhippiesblog@gmail.com or check us out at dirty-hippies.blogspot.com Continued fun on your travels, Eric

14th April 2010

Tee
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Hello!
There are wayyy more impressive temples than this an hour away! Beng Melea and Koh ker was our favorite one!

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