Ankor Wat - Cambodia - February 2007
Our trip to Ankor Wat started with a cab ride from the new airport past scads of huge Japanese Casino/convention style hotels. A testament to the draw of the newest wonder of the world.We spent 2 days touring the temples but you could spend a week and not see it all. It's THAT huge. We were overwhelmed by the majesty and history of Ankor. To see several statues & faces vandalised by Pol Pot's regime was infuriating - it's a reminder of Cambodia's not so distant past.
Two young monks (check
his cell phone!)
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Banyon Temple is
undergoing restoration
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Hazy view of main Ankor
from the air balloon |
Peaceful face inside
Banyon Temple
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Ancient carvings
describing Ankor society
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3 lovely Shivas in
ceremonial dress
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View of Ankor from the
tuk tuks
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The bridge guards of
Banyon Temple
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Smiling face at the top
of Bayon Temple
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Two dancers & intricate
vines on a wall
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Young Cambodian boy
selling guide books
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Small temple inside the
greater Ankor
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