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Angkor Wat at Sunrise  
   

Angkor Wat at Sunrise

Surely Temple

November 21st 2009
I was getting frustrated that we had been in Siem Reap for a full 3 days and had seen only 2 temples and had yet to lay eyes on Angkor Wat; today we have finally turned the corner. And in a BIG WAY! Comes the Dawn This morning our wake-up call was for 4:45 AM; we threw on some clothes, grabbed our cameras, and jumped into a waiting car to watch the sun rise over Angkor Wat ... read more
Asia » Cambodia » North » Siem Reap

Cambodian Flag 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
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