Lunch

Finally, the temples...

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February 4th 2006
We have three days to explore the temples of Angkor and Gordon (the guy who runs the guesthouse) suggests we get going early and hit Angkor Wat first. Most people like to see it for the first time at sunrise. While we are eating breakfast an American guy with a beard like Abraham Lincoln also suggests we get out there early and go to Angkor Wat first. He claims that Angkor Wat "kicks ass". He then ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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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 ... ... read more