Angkor Temples

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Got a 12 hour bus up from Sihanoukville to Siem Riep, via capital Phnom Phen (all major roads run through here)

I went out the first afternoon in a tuktuk saw angor wat the MAJOR one, amazing that this whole temple complex was built 800 years ago, and had a population of one million while London had only 50,000. Then I went to the top of a hill temple where it is good to see sunset, it was a pretty awesome place, more surreal by the fact theart there were hundreds of people there.

The second day I rented an old single speed ladies bike for $2, most of the locals ride a similar one. It was warm work pedalling in 32 degree heat with high humidity. I only stopped to look round one of the temples which is in an original state with tree roots and vines growing through/over the stone.
One worrying thing is they seem to be trying to restore the temples to their former glory, i saw new sections of stone and stonemasons chiseling the old designs in. I think maybe they should restore a couple of temples bet leave the rest alone

Anyway its all pretty breathtaking

Heading off to Bangkok tomorrow then another bus down to the southern thai islands

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Photos

Bits of temple2
Massive open spaces, the temples spread over thousands of acres

VIP tour?
There was a convoy of mercedes wandering around, maybe a VIP, or a very expensive sightseeing trip

This is the temple we climbed to view the sunset
Steep Steps

Roads around the Angkor complex
This place is massive

Roots
This place had a prehistoric feel