Astounding Angkor!

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Siem Reap, Cambodia is full of hotels, cyclos and dust! But just a short drive away is the lucious forests containing the temples of Angkor and the most incredible sights in the world. Get your walking shoes on - it's hot outside and we've a long few days ahead...

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Photos

The Climb!!
First up, the climb to Phnom Bakheng (along with 5000 other people) for the sunset. Phew!!

The view from the top
The climb was worth it - Angkor Wat in the distance!!

Phnom Bakheng
The temple is in sight!! But....

More climbing!!!
Mistie climbing the insane steps we got used to over the next few days!!

Elephant rides!!
Could've hitched a lift up the hill...for US$20!! Forget it!!

The sunset
Over the plains of Siem Reap...beautiful!

Phnom Bakheng
Our first glimpse of temple architecture

Up bright and early!!
The next morning's adventures...at the gates of Angkor Thom

For those who've seen Tomb Raider...
They built a village on this water area for the movie...just a bit of trivia for those playing at home!!

The temple of Angkor Thom
The temple itself, along with the obligatory crowds

Ruins at Angkor Thom
A rare moment when the crowds disperse and allow you to take a photo!!

Carving of dancer
Of the millions of photos we took of the amazing carved walls, here are a select few...

Wall carving
The history of humour - a turtle biting a soldiers...um...rear end!!

Amazing architecture
Check out the carved roof...always the builder, Drew was very impressed!!

Amazing Angkor Thom
This was one of our favourite temples...absolutely amazing!