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On the way to Rolous group  
   

On the way to Rolous group

There were multitudes of stilted houses rising above the rice paddies on the way to the temples.
Day 4 at the temples

July 2nd 2006
Sometimes it’s nice to get away from the crowds. The Rolous group of temples is about 16km east of the town of Siem Reap and not on the major temple tour route. This made for a very peaceful trip. It was also nice because we took a different rout through the town. It was interesting to see the heart of Siem Reap in all its hustle, bustle, and dust. I didn’t realize that I was staying in t ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

Cambodian Flag 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
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