Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Shots of Siem Reap






Siem Reap, Cambodia is less than a one hour flight from Bangkok. We spent part of our October break participating in the growing tourist boom in that small city, and exploring the many temples of Angkor. Here are some images from in and around Siem Reap:

We're a Long Way from Stony Plain, Alberta, My Friend!




We visited Siem Reap with our good friends from home, Dave and Joan Lesburg. There's going to be a lot of fond reminiscing when we're old and grey(er)!

The Fascinating Faces of Bayon





There are over 200 enigmatically smiling faces at The Bayon temple.

Angkor Wat Rising Up Through the Jungle

The temples of Angkor Wat were built over a 600 year period, from AD 802 to 1432. Cambodians consider them to be the heart and soul of their country.