Peering Through the Cracks

Cambodian Temples - 1

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March 1st 2009
Hello, Last Saturday was an incredible day. We awoke at 5am and stumbled into the dark driveway of our guesthouse to meet our Tuk-Tuk driver. Within minutes we were driving through the empty streets of Siem Reap, avoiding night dogs but otherwise heading in pretty much straight lines. This was a success. I wasn't that sure what to expect from Angkor Watt. Before traveling to Cambodia it was ... 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