Explore the amazing collision of culture, history, and nature in and around Angkor Wat and Siem Reap.
La Magnolia d'Angkor infinity pool
pub street in Siem Reap, a hopping place with 50 cent draft beers all over, all day
these "fish spas" were all over. the locals called it fish massage, but basically they ate the dead skin from your feet. we didn't try it
Behold… Angkor Wat! Just kidding… this was just something off to the side being held up by some sticks
from top of Phnom Bakheng
top of Phnom Bakheng
view of Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng
shrines around a temple at the highest point
so… is part of our ticket going towards restoration work? is this guy in charge?
guardian of Phnom Bakheng
Lina doing her thing… a.k.a. planning our whole trip
Still staying in shape like the good-ole days. From historic Franklin Field to ancient Angkor.
elephant traffic outside of Angkor Thom
Lina hanging outside of Angkor Thom… Funny faced statue there
trying to catch a ride from an elephant. Looks dangerous #notWorthTheElephantKickToTheFace
Monkey see, Monkey do, Monkey eat human leftovers.
oops, Monkey dropped the snack
ok, any water in here? nope… nope?
the outer wall of Angkor Thom, from the inside.
exploring cooridors of Preah Khan
exploring cooridors of Preah Khan
trees have overgrown the walls of Preah Khan
when nature takes over at Preah Khan
an offering in the middle of Preah Khan
Preah Khan
crumbling roof in Preah Khan
interesting frieze at Preah Khan
Preah Khan wall ornaments
exploring cooridors of Preah Khan
when on the toilet: (1) no smoking, (2) no squating on toilet seat, (3) don't shower your feet with the toilet rinser, (4) don't shower
amazing cloud reflections
Lina had not 1, but 2 flats! oy! what a day. Unfortunately we rode for miles until this guy offered to help--at a cost of course.
The trees have really taken over many of these sites. This time at Prasat Ta Som.
Baray Khang Keut
Baray Khang Keut
Baray Khang Keut
Lina on top of Baray Khang Keut
an erie tree rises out of Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm, where Tomb Raider was filmed
Ta Prohm
overgrown around the wall of Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm growth
reflections at Ta Prohm
a grand entrance to the center of Ta Prohm
ruins at Ta Prohm
these trees are just really amazing at Ta Prohm… really have a mind of their own
A Buddhist monk looks away from the sunset on top of Prae Roup Temple
thinking at Prae Roup Temple
they asked for a picture first!
delicious fish amok
Preah Ko
exposed temples at Preah Ko
and reproductions of Angkor Wat itself
masonry
frieze reproductions
Angkor Wat statue reproductions
An orphanage that gives kids jobs
like leather working
reflections of Wat Bakong
reflections of Wat Bakong
ancient temple overlooking reflections of Wat Bakong
temple overlooking reflections of Wat Bakong
followed a dirt path to Prasat Prei Monti… cool mountain biking
picture of covered bridges in Siem Reap
cultural dance at Temple Balcony
cultural dance at Temple Balcony
cultural dance at Temple Balcony
our friend Ben Chrisman would enjoy this little stall. So many old, cool cameras
Lina surprised that there are chips that are made with "fresh" Oregon potatoes
a cute girl, enjoying that 50 cent draft beer we talked about, with a cute water
mmmm… food in coconut, delicious
sunrise over Angkor Wat
but we were joined by many others also watching the sunrise over Angkor Wat. Tourism overflow!
sunrise over Angkor Wat
around Angkor Wat
the outer wall of Angkor Wat
the inner part of Angkor Wat was wrapped in intricate carvings. Each side told a story
The more parasols, the more regarded the figure
a battle scene
a tug of war, seemingly. This is also depicted in large statues outside of the gates of Angkor Thom
long cooridor of Angkor Wat
a grotesque battle scene. Demons are seen eating the faces of the good guys
Monks walk around the central towers of Angkor Wat
the center towers of Angkor Wat
adorned Buddhas in the cooridors of Angkor Wat
the stretch of walkway that leads to Angkor Wat. The outer wall in the distance.
buildings on the grounds of Angkor Wat
inside the outer wall of Angkor Wat
figure of Brahma in the outer wall in Angkor Wat
A local teenager walks along the moat wall outside of Angkor Wat
outer wall entrance to Angkor Thom. Faces are about to be a major theme.
it felt like everything at Angkor Thom was just looking straight at you
faces of Angkor Thom
Can you see the three faces? Ok, Lina and Angkor Thom x2.
party on top of Angkor Thom. Dressed up looking for a photo op.
Just face it. Angkor Thom.
Lina facing the Bayon at Angkor Thom
But there are many faces from the Angkor Thom Bayon from this angle.
a small door leading to Phimeanakas
Phimeanakas
elepahnt terrace in Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
a truckload of Monks in Siem Reap
Lina and I with a delicious meal at Touiche
Squid in a delicious Kampot pepper sauce
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