My eBid Cap Trip to Laos & Cambodia!

[HerMajesty]

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More Angkor Wat







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[deanosaur1972]

The only thing that has changed about Angkor is the amount of people going, as I left I did see some others going in but I had the place all to myself for a number of hours...

Great pics....... looking forward to the next installment.

[Oldandintheway]

Angkor Thom Part 1. - Krong Siem Reap

The second part of our trip to the Temples took us to the area known as Angkor Thom.
Of our total "Angkor Wat" time of seven & a half hours, we spent quite a lot of it at Angkor Thom - in particular, Bayon, the temple of King Jayavarman VII.
This is one of the more commonly photographed temples, given the 216 enigmatic stone faces (of the Buddhist Bodhisattva, Avalokitesvara) that adorn it.
A fascinating place and although more 'ragged' in appearance than Angkor Wat, it is very special.
Enjoy the associated photos.

On the way - our Tuk Tuk driver!


"Please sir, may I have some more?"



Others are more resourceful


While a few are Red Bull addicts




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[Oldandintheway]

Angkor Thom Continued:












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Angkor Thom (part 1) continued:


Hailing the next Tuk Tuk


Ciao 4 now!

[Oldandintheway]

Angkor Thom Part 2 - 'Terrace of the Elephants'

Hi again.
Still at Angkor Thom, this time a structure near to Bayon called 'Terrace of the Elephants'
The Lonely Planet says this 350 meter long 'viewing stand' was for public ceremonies.
They knew how to build a Grandstand back in the late 12th Century.

You are here, follow the endless green line!

Hang on - that arrow is white?






I'm lost, I'll just get my bearings from up here!

There's something blocking my view!

Oh! there you all are


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Angkor Thom Part 2 - 'Terrace of the Elephants' (continued)


Hey - I've found this cool spot

Your right - I think I hear elephants?

I swear, that elephant was this big!

This is a BIG clue to where we're headed next???


onward & upward:

[Oldandintheway]

Angkor Thom (part 2) - Ta Prohm

Over 8 centuries ago - someone had a pot plant.

The last of the main Temples we visited, Ta Prohm, might just be the best of them.
Part of it has probably been seen by more people than the rest of "Angkor Wat", thanks to it being used in the movie 'Tomb Raider'.
Enjoy - and imagine life as it might have been here back in 1186, when building works for this commenced.

Cold sweet pineapple on a stick - Yum!

Traditional Khymer music on entry

THE pot plant






Look out - it's behind you!

A triffid - sneaking up!


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[Oldandintheway]

Ta Prohm continues:


She'll never find me here!

If he thinks I'm playin' hide & seek, he's mistaken.

Raiding a tomb

The spoils

I told him not to touch anything!

Can we plant one of these at home darl?

Ummnn - NO!

Just beside the back door would be nice

ARRRrrrhhhhh!


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