Angkor temples

Ta Prohm

It's been awhile since I posted. I've since left Penom Penh by boat and now I'm in Siem Reap, home to the infamous Angkor temples. It's incredible, just look at the photo above.


Angkor Wat, the largest temple in Angkor, is the largest religious building in the world. It is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. Very few parts of the temple are sectioned off so I was able to explore at my own leisure. When waking through it's amazing the detail and the effort it would have taken to construct these buildings. When I walk through them it feels like exploring ancient ruins.

Ankgor Wat at sunrise

There's several temples to see. Some attract a lot of tourists and then it's difficult to move around and take photos. But many are smaller and I'm there alone to explore the ancient ruins on your own. Me, a little sunburnt

Inevitably the town attracts a lot of tourists and everyone tries to cash in. When I arrive at each temple a swarm of children approaches me and tries to sell me scarves, books, whistles, and cold drinks. A swarm will follow me right up to the entrance. Sometimes it's fun because these kids are smart and know the capital city for every country, but there's only so much I can take.