Angkor's Big Three Temples: Day Two of Pondering Rubble and Beauty


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December 30th 2012
Published: February 1st 2013
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30 Dec: Touring Angkor, Day Two (note: There are a number of photos (84) associated with this entry. Believe me when I say this is just a fraction of the photos taken that day – e.g. you’re getting off easy, and getting only the highlights. Some have commentary immediately below the image, which will give a bit of an explanation of what you are looking at). In an attempt to avoid the crush of... Read Full Entry



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Bapuon: reclining Buddha.Bapuon: reclining Buddha.
Bapuon: reclining Buddha.

you have to look really hard to see the head and body... it is a bit easier in person.
Elephant Terrace : Ankor ThomElephant Terrace : Ankor Thom
Elephant Terrace : Ankor Thom

300m long foundation base for royal reception hall. Impressive nearly life size elephants.
Ta Prohm: Trapped in Tomb Raider Tourist HellTa Prohm: Trapped in Tomb Raider Tourist Hell
Ta Prohm: Trapped in Tomb Raider Tourist Hell

A lovely and very photogenic temple ruin with it still very wild and overrun with trees. The fame of the temple from the Tomb Raider film means everyone and their dog comes here for photos.



2nd February 2013

Reminds me of our honeymoon
Hi Donavin, Glad you are enjoying your trip! Your photos remind me of our honeymoon, although it looks much busier there now....not sure if it was the time of year that we went (November) or if the word has gotten out and more travelers have been visiting there since 2008? I was surprised to read that you found a spicy Cambodian dish, as they tend not to go spicy, and if asked will comment on their crazy Thai neighbors for liking spicy food. :) And what I wouldn\'t give for a good local massage right now...or 5 of them in a row! It is fun to know that we have shared the amazing experience of traveling SE Asia - it is a special place!

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