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Butterfly, Banteay Srei  
   

Butterfly, Banteay Srei

A Bucket and Spade and a Hand-Grenade

September 26th 2009
As we began our descent from 30000ft I was entirely oblivious to the air-crew’s requests to stow our tray-tables, return our seats to the upright position and fasten our seatbelts as I was entirely rapt by the stunning views laid out for before me from my window-seat. A vast glistening blue lake was encircled by endless emerald green fields, themselves sparkling with the waters sustaining the r ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

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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