Sunset from Angkor Wat

Adventures at the Temples of Angkor

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January 13th 2006
The tuk-tuk drops us off at Angkor Wat, I've been hoping to visit this place for three years. I can't believe I'm here, I can't believe that there are so many other people here. Angkor Wat by weight, 60% sandstone, 40% tourist. I'm part of the problem not the solution, so I get over it and enjoy my first few moments at this wonderful place. We watch as the sun begins it's gradual decline into yell ... read more

Asia » Cambodia » North » Angkor

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more