Siem Reap and Angkor Wat- Feb 06

A short flight from Bangkok took me to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ostensibly, I was there to view Angkor Wat. I wish now I'd had more time in Cambodia, and will certainly return to explore the rest of the country!

Got my visa at the airport...pretty colours. $20USD, required a couple of passport photos. Zipped in quickly, in front of a tour group, and was out within 20 mins. Had no checked luggage, so found my driver, and off I went.

I stayed at the Golden Temple Villa, a very new looking building slightly away from the market ... (more)

Siem Reap 1
Around the bar street area of Siem Reap. Note that the road isn't sealed,...

Siem Reap 2
Siem Reap streetscape as viewed from my transport: a trailer towed behind a...

Phnom Bakheng
Walking up the steep and tricky path to get to Phnom Bakheng for sunset.

Phnom Bakheng 2
Arty shot of ruins and trees, taken from the base of Phnom Bakheng

Phnom Bakheng crowds
As you can see, crowds of people atop the tuins. The steps up are at near 90...

South Gate Angkor Thom
Gate to the Angkor Thom complex, showing the 4 main types of transport around...

Bayon 1
One of the larger temples in the Angkor Thom area.

Bayon 2
I got quite fond of the "through the doorways" arty shot. This one...

Angkor Thom 1
Wall of elephants terrace. The terrace itself went around the corner...

Phimeanakas
One of the many many many temples in the area. Apparently it means...

Tay Keo
By now, i'd been in and out of a few temples, and was getting...

Ta Prohm
The infamous "Tomb Raider" tree of Ta Prohm. But, as I've...

Banteay Kdei
Where I had a policeman try and sell me his badge. Should've bought it, I...

Markets
Markets like this are at every stop in the region, and they all sell the same...

Prasat Kravan
A hindu temple, looking in remarkably good shape. The fact it looks like a...

Angkor Wat 1
One of many "postcard" shots of Angkor Wat.

Angkor Wat 2
Another of those "through the doorway" shots. Would've...

Angkor Wat 3
Is it possible to take a bad photo of Angkor Wat? I think not... The causeway...

Angkor Wat 4
Interior detail of Angkor Wat. This is the Gallery of 1000 Buddha's.

Angkor Wat 5
Looking out from the main temple along the side grassed area. Note the...

Angkor Wat 6
I'm also partial to the "reflective shot". This one is one...

Banteay Srei 1
Yep. Another doorway shot.

Banteay Srei 2
This bad boy is apparently the "Jewel in the crown of Angkorian...

Preah Khan 1
Entry way to the Preah Khan temple. These are apparently guardians or...

article published 10/26/2006

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