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Inside Angkor Wat

It's JUST a temple!

February 15th 2015
Religion. A somewhat sensitive topic of conversation no matter who you are or where you are from. If I were to define religion in as few words as possible, in my very inarticulate, very basic way, I’d say, it is a set of moral guidelines and beliefs. I’m an atheist. Although I don't believe in a god or gods I'm intrigued by all religions. It blows my mind that thous ... 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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3rd March 2015

Amazing places and photos!
Love that you visited several temples, including ones that gave you that just-discovered, hidden-in-the jungle feeling. Pretty surprising the gray skies since this was the dry season--what would the rainy one be like? Also, pretty funny, pink boy covered with mossi bites walking through the village--I'm sure you were the highlight of their day!
6th March 2015

I was surprised at the grey skies too. It was misty too some days.

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