Lara Croft-ing in Angkor

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October 1st 2022

Published: October 2nd 2022

As I mentioned in my previous blog, I found myself with extra time on my hands in Singapore because I didn't have to begin working on certain family logistics. I therefore decided to cut short my time there to spend a few days exploring a site I've always wanted to visit. As an added bonus, I figured Angkor would be without the pre-Covid tourist hordes, which made this an even more attractive time... Read Full Entry

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Siewch

About Me: I am a native of Singapore and a professional expat. Since leaving Singapore in 1994, my life journey has taken me first to Bangkok, then to Manchester UK, and then to the United States - starting with Los Angeles, then Honolulu, then Silver Spring, MD, and then back to Honolulu. I took some time off from work between July 2017 and March 2018 to travel and reflect (check out my Midlife Crisis Flashpacking series). I'm now back in the corporate world with a renewed attitude towards life and work. I plan to take another extended trip ... full info

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Preah Khan

Neak Pean

The bridge over the lake

Neak Pean

A view of the lake.

Ta Som

This temple also had giant faces in the stone.

Ta Som

Yet another example of a tree growing into the ruins.

East Mebon

Pre Rup

Looking down the steep stairs.

Siem Reap

The infamous Pub Street.

Siem Reap

Statue of a woman breastfeeding her baby. I doubt this statue would last long in the US. I don’t understand why Americans are so weirded out by the idea of breastfeeding.

Siem Reap

7th October 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Siem Reap
Thanks for the memories. Your blog and photos reminded of us the pleasant times we had there in 2007.

7th October 2022

Siewch
Siewch

You’re Welcome
Glad I could help bring you down memory lane. I’m so grateful I got to experience this place without the tourist hordes.

6th November 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Amazing Angkor
Great to read about your time in Angkor, Siewch. You certainly got to fit in a lot of temples! I was there in 2007, also on a short trip to Cambodia from Singapore. I remember the steep steps vividly, and the Lara Croft temple in particular - I loved the idea of nature reclaiming the land! I imagine it was amazing to be free of the tourist hordes, though I feel sad for the locals reliant on the tourist trade. I also much prefer touring without guides, just to contemplate and appreciate in my own time.

6th November 2022

Siewch
Siewch

No Tourists!
Angkor certainly was great without the tourists. As I had mentioned in the blog, this side trip was a bit of an afterthought and I bit off more than I could chew. I also didn’t connect with Cambodia as deeply as I wanted to, so I’ll have to do another trip to explore more of this country.

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