More Temples in Cambodia

The Temple of Bayon was built in the 12th Century.
This was the State-Temple of King Jayavarman VII.

Many of the 37 towers have the giant Buddha faces on the four sides.

The Temples and stone faces are in very good condition considering the age and environment.

Other nearby Temples are still awaiting a complete renovation.

More cool old Temples to explore.

Although mary were damaged over the centuries,
the stone carvings are still in very good condition.

Amazing detail can be found.

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The Children of Cambodia

Throughout Cambodia we met many friendly children.
In Phnom Penh we met this girl who taught me a few words in Khmer.

Some were selling local homemade handicrafts to the tourists.

Some were just hanging out eating mango.

They were clever and quick to smile when i made a joke.

The next generation in Cambodia

Siem Reap Tuk Tuk Tour at Night - Time-Lapse -

Click the Link to see a YouTube video I made with the GoPro Hero 2

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The Temples of Seim Reap, Cambodia

There are dozens of Temple ruins in the Siem Reap area.
The Temples vary in importance, interest and condition.
We tried to see as much as we could.

We rode a tuk tuk from ruin to ruin.
Some were crowded with tourists, some we had all to ourselves.

It was very hot when we visited even though we started at 6am.

An empty Temple in the early morning light.

So much fun climbing among the ruins.

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Keep checking back as we continue to explore the Temples of Siem Reap, Cambodia
Next stop...Angkor Wat!

Sambor Prei Kuk Temples - Kampong Thom, Cambodia

Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Complex is the oldest known temple ruins in Cambodia.
We rode the tuk tuk for an hour outside of Kampong Thom.
Arriving at 7:00 am we were the only visitors on this hot day.

The Temples date back to the 7th century.
These are excellent examples of early Khmer stone carvings.
These were completed some 150 years before Angkor Wat.

The remote jungle setting and lack of development added to sense of adventure.
The area was just jungle and some clearings where the ruins are.
No tour guides...No kids selling trinkets...just trees and Temples.

Inside the Lion Temple.
The lack of anything out here also allowed full access...so cool!

The jungle is the old Temples biggest enemy.

The Temples are spread out in three groups with jungle in between.
An unmarked path connects the Temples.

Keep checking back as I update more travel adventures from Cambodia.
Next stop...Siem Reap!

Welcome to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

 Jelli and I arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia a few days ago.
Our plan is to see the city for a few days... 
then a visit to the oldest Cambodian Temples at Sambor Prei Kuk....
then off to Siem Reap to see many old temples including Angkor Wat 

I brought my GoPro Hero 2 camera.
Here you can see the camera mounted on the Cambodian Tuk Tuk for the ride from the Phnom Penh Airport to the hotel in the city center.
Click the link below to watch the video on Youtube.

                                                   



                     CLICK THIS YOUTUBE LINK TO WATCH-->   Cambodian Tuk Tuk Ride Phnom Penh

The Silver Pagoda's proper name is Wat Preah Keo Morokat, 
which means 'The Temple Of The Emerald Buddha'.
This is the pagoda where King Norodom Sihamoni meets with monks and listens to their sermons 
and some Royal Ceremonies are performed.
The Temple houses a large collection of priceless Buddihist Objects including the Emerald Buddha.

A very peaceful location in the middle of a very busy city.

The property contains a vast collection of Buddha inspired artwork.

The Stupa contains the ashes of the former Cambodian Kings.

Throne Hall was built in 1917 and is used for diplomatic events.

Many kinds of interesting street food can be found here.

Phnom Penh is a nice place for a few days visit.
Nice people and interesting culture.

Keep checking back as I update our travels of Cambodia!
Also check out my old blog for more travel adventures...

www.destination8degreesn.blogspot.com