Banteay Srei - A craving for carving

Banteay Srei is famous for its carvings which are about as intricate and beautifully preserved as any in the Angkor archaeological park. In this example I believe that two monkey princes are fighting. One of them has been shot through the heart and lies in his monkey princess wifes arms. The moral of this story is that drugs and carving just don't mix.

Tuk tuk Mayhem and the Moto Mafia

March 14th 2007
Siem Reap - Battambang It had to happen sooner or later. Bob has developed blog block. And so, the pressure is on for the silent half of Occasionally Bob to think of appropriate witticisms and observations on the second half of our Cambodian adventure. Truth be told, I know I can't live up to the same standards. I have not put finger to keyboard for blog purposes since I talked about black ... read more

Asia » Cambodia

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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