Cambodia Part II

 More pics from Cambodia  - see part I here.  Loved this laughing dog!

Nose to nose!

Banteay Kdei - built in 1186.

 

Wasp nest.

 Back at the hotel found this Poppy light fixture made from coconuts

 Lotus blooms in the  lobby.

Stone carving.

And more beautiful pieces I'd have liked to take home with me!

The inviting pool.

 Next, quite a trek up those steps at Pre Rup!

Worth it for the view!

This is Ta Prohm - this most amazing temple has been engulfed by the jungle.  Abandoned to the elements, it was discovered in 1860.  Awesome in the true sense of the word!!

 

 

 

Spotted this root that looks like a fist holding a root.

 This is Banteay Srei - this petite pink temple is the jewel in the crown! The elaborate carvings here are said to be the finest to be found in Cambodia.   The name translates as 'Fortress of the Women' as the intricate detail here was considered too fine for the hands of a man. Stunning place to visit!

 

Spot the ant!

Hope you enjoyed visiting Siem Reap !

Cambodia

 

 I have so many photos from my trip to Siem Reap in Cambodia that it has been really difficult to select a few for the blog - I fear you may be in for temple overload so I'll divide them over a couple of posts!

 

These magnificent heads are at Bayon Temple.  You can see how large they are by comparing the size of the monk in his orange robes above.

 

Smiles all round!

 

This is Angkor Wat 

All around the temple are beautiful carvings.  These dancers (Apsaras) are so well preserved. 

The real thing!

More wonderful carvings that tell stories of ancient battles,

as well as depicting scenes from daily life ( one for the pot!),

animals and buddhas

and ferocious creatures!

So many variations in colour in the stone work.

Views of rural life.

 

Colour all around.

King Batman and his Tuk Tuk - a popular way to get around town.

Some of the lovely artifacts at the hotel.

See you later!