In an attempt to put some of the conspiracy theories to rest, I've finally found an internet cafe where I could upload a few pictures. Of course, my connection here is slower than Ben working arithmatic, so I won't be posting too many just yet.
We've had an ambitious couple of days of temple viewing. We started Monday with Angkor Thom and the temples within -- Bayon, Bapuon, the Elephant and Leper King Terrraces -- then moved on to Angkor Wat. Tuesday we finished off Angkor Wat and also saw Bakheng and Ta Prohm. The temples are spectacular. Any human being interested in the world outside their own home should see them at some point in their life.
Angkor Wat is amazing in its size and scope. Almost every surface is covered with carvings depicting elements of the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Ta Prohm is simply beautiful. For centuries the jungle has been working to swallow the ruins there. For good or bad, the Angkor preservation folks have built wooden paths throughout the Ta Prohm complex, making it more accessible and thus more crowded.
Alright, time for breakfast and more temples. Today we'll hit Bateay Srei and perhaps the Roluos complex.
Enjoy.
1 comment:
Amazing detail in those temples.
A few, tatalizing shots like these make me want to see more when you get back. I noticed how slow that connection (I really laughed at that image), so I don't expect you to put a lot of shots on the blog.
Meg, we enjoyed your e-mail, too. And, no, I think you're not a bad person for not wanting to take the chicken bus. Seven hours on a "comfortable" Gray-hound is not all that pleasant, either.
Y'all be careful, and keep in touch.
Dad K.
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