Siem Reap

Siem Reap

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April 2nd 2009

Published: April 2nd 2009

Temples, temples, temples. Siem Reap, Cambodia is stock full of old temples, and much larger, older and more impressive temples than any of the ones we have seen in Thailand or anywhere else. We arrived in Siem Reap rather late in the evening, but we were welcomed by our guide, Superman himself (Professor Vudthy, who escaped from the Khmer Rouge’s Genocide Regime in 1979 after losing a finger ... Read Full Entry

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Banteay Srey

Built for the King's Mother in the early 10th century out of red sandstone and is said to be the most beautiful of the temples in Siem Reap

Banteay Srey

The incredible detail in the carvings has lasted over 1000 years in this pink sandstone. It is truly amazing to see!

Banteay Srey

Cultural Khmer Band

...composed entirely of land mine victims. Over 6 million land mines are still active in Cambodia and are responsible for 2 deaths per day. Most urban and rural areas have been cleared and they are working feverishly to rid the country of the remaining active explosives, as we learned in the Land Mine Museum.

Ta Prohm

Famous for its overgrown trees taking over the temple. Also was where a few scenes of Tomb Raider was filmed.

Ta Prohm

Can you find Vishnu?

Ta Prohm

The tree from Tomb Raider.

Cambodian Flag

Flying over the floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

Floating Village

In the distance you can see the mountain that all the residents of the floating village relocate to during monsoon season.

Bacon

In the floating village of Tonle Sap Lake.

Tuk-Tuk

They are more fun to ride than the ones in Bangkok. Not nearly as scary.

Cambodian BBQ

Chicken, beef, crocodile, snake, and squid.

Pub Street

Where most of the popular bars are.

Angkor What?

A bar on Pub Street in Siem Reap. The Bawls of Cambodia.

Breakfast

At the hotel on the swinging table.

The Pool

At the hotel.

Fountain

At the hotel.

Dinner

$5 US for dinner, drinks + tip. What a deal?!

Apsara Dancing

11th April 2009

Maria
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Good looking!!!!!
Hello, Were is the beard??? You look refreshed. Every place looks amazing!!!!!!!! I am not going to say the same about the food. But maybe we should try some of it in the Gallery's menu. We miss you both, be careful!!! Love, Maria and Terry

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