The primary purpose of our trip to Cambodia was to see the famous
Angkor Wat - the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. Needless to say, the temples of Angkor are very impressive and deserve several well-thought through posts. As right now I'm busy relaxing and having fun, I decided to write detailed posts upon my return to San Francisco later this year.
I wouldn't dare to leave you with nothing though. So, if you want to get a little preview of what's to come on the blog, below are illustrative photos of what we saw and experienced during the three days we recently spent in Siem Reap/Angkor Wat area.
Angkor Wat - the largest and, at the same time, the best preserved temple.
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| Sunrise at Angkor Wat |
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| The central temple of Angkor Wat |
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| Fortifications around Angkor Wat |
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| The walls of Angkor Wat are lined with beautiful frescoes with scenes from Hindu mythology |
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| Detail from the fresco "Battle of Lanka" |
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| Aspera - a very common motif both at Angkor Wat and other temples |
Bayon and its 216 peaceful faces.
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| A mysterious face of Bayon |
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| The beautiful temple of Bayon |
Hidden Passage at the Leper King's Terrace.
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| Hidden Passage |
Ta Prohm - the "Jungle Temple"
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| Ta Prohm - the "Jungle Temple" |
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| Another example of the jungle taking over the temple |
And a few other random shots.
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| Rain, rain, rain... |
"Brothers in Arms."
Another temple claimed by the jungle.
"Brothers in Arms."
