We jumped for joy when we made it to famed temple Angkor Wat
In late July 2011, our group of nine travelers shrunk to five as we left Ko Samui in southern Thailand for Cambodia. After a day of historical and cultural exploration we were joined by my brother, the Freak. Over the next few days we were led by our guide and driver Mono. On the drive he explained the significance of four major Khmer temples from the Angkor period. If you travel to Cambodia, consider Mono as your guide. We were lucky to have met him.
Ancient temples at Ta Prohm are dwarfed by figs and silk-cotton trees which use the boost to steal rain and sun.
Bayon features dozens of towers with carved faces.
Don't make that face or it will freeze and turn to stone.
Intricate bas-reliefs decorate the grounds of Bayon.
The rains didn't deter us from seeing Khmer ruins.
Pink sandstone doorways at Banteay Srey.
Guards let us climb for a great view at Angkor Wat.
Warriors and elephants are frozen in time at Bayon.
Posing at Ta Prohm
Depiction of daily life at Bayon
Discovered in 1914, Banteay Srey is known as the Citadel of the Women.
Bas-relief of dancers.
Traveling with friends and creating shared memories
Smaller Khmer ruins near Ta Prohm
Workers separate jungle from stone at Ta Prohm.
Stone faces stare back at you in Cambodia.
Awol and Melissa marveled at the power of nature.
Awe inspiring ruins from the Angkor period date back as far as 800 AD.
Our driver Mono brought us to smaller ruins too.
Visit the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap.
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