TEMPLES OF ANGKOR

On Sunday I went out of town into Angkor to see some of the famed temples that have been around since about 967 AD. We first went to see Banteay Srei which is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. I loved the intricate details at this temple. It was so neat to walk through a temple that had been around for thousands of years. So surreal. We then went to the Landmine Museum and Relief Centre. I seriously don't think I've ever been more proud than when I found out it was a Canadian NGO. I mean to be on the other side of the world in a place no one really talks about, Canada is making a difference. Very cool. The founder, Aki Ra, is an ex-child soldier and learning about his past was so interesting and heartbreaking at the same time.
We took a break for some food and then went on to see Angkor Thom AKA the Tomb Raider temple. It's where Angelina shot the movie and when she fell in love with Cambodia. I now understand why.
Once we got back I rested for a bit and then I was off to a Photo Exhibition which is an annual thing here and it's quite well known among Khmers and foreigners. The exhibition was at a ritzy hotel and it was an interesting contrast to the village side. It funny how there aren't too many foreigners that live around here so you tend to bump into the same ones around the city.
The night ended with a tasty and very cheap meal at Angkor Famous.

BANTEAY SREI











ANGKOR THOM
















Riding to the temples in a tuk tuk with Julie (volunteer at the same school as me)



Photo exhibition