Even though we left the hotel at 8:30 in the morning, it was still very hot. We were only a short ride away from the temple. There were lots of people there already. We walked around the grounds and then into the temple and were immediately impressed by it's size and the number of buildings.
We were allowed to go to the 3rd floor and it very nearly killed me to do it in the heat and the steep stairs. I did make it however and was glad I took the opportunity. The amount of bas relief on every wall and pillar is stunning...and the detail that is still visible a thousand years later took my breath away - no wait a minute - it was the damn stairs! I don't know how many pictures I took - but it was lots. We were only allowed to be up in the temple for 20 minutes. They limit the number of people and the length of time for a visit because the are not sure the structure can withstand unlimited amounts of people at any one time. So, nuf said - now just enjoy the pictures of this Unesco World Heritage Site
So there are some pictures to show you today. I thought I would not talk a lot but just let you see what we are seeing.. It appears that I have taken 444 pictures. There are certainly discards, but it has been easy so far to just click away. So glad I bought an extra battery. At least I leave with 2 fully charged ones every time we go somewhere.
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| Daily Laundry |
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| Meridian Hotel in Cambodia |
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| Peanut Sellers at the temple |
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Stairs up to the 3rd Level at Angkor Wat
YES I WENT UP AND DOWN |
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| Looking Down and over the canopy |
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| Temple Angkor Thom (smling buddah temple) |
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| Tuk Tuk Ride |
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| Ta Prohm |
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| Ta Prohm |
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| Bantereay Sei (Woman's Temple) |
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Angkor Wat
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4 comments:
Those stairways to heaven are quite intimidating! Glad you went to the top. Most angels do!
Love,
Oh my goodness April the carvings and structures are absolutely stunning! I especially liked the clothes line!!!! LOL
Sheila
looks amazing
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