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Farangs, Day 7 — Here there be monsters
Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Itinerary: Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument ever built, covering an area of 200 acres with its towers, terraces and causeways. The Khmer Empire reached its zenith of artistic expression and architecture with the building of Angkor Wat.
Built in the 12th century and abandoned in 1431, Angkor Wat was swallowed by encroaching jungle until the great temple complex was rediscovered in 1860 by French botanist Henri Mouhot.
Today, we visit Prasat Kravan, Srah Srang, Banteay Kdei, Eastern Mebon, and Pre Rup temples. Later this afternoon, we explore Ta Prohm, Takeo and Preah Khan temples and we will watch the sunset from the top of Phnom Bakheng Hill. Tonight, we have dinner with a performance of classical Cambodian dances. Overnight at the Casa Angkor Hotel.
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Visit a lot of temples today–each one sufficiently different from the others that they stayed interesting. After the third, or was it the fourth, maybe the fifth, Trish needed a little retail therapy.
