Tara L

Besides writing, travel is my other passion, not forgetting food. I am also a history buff and loves the world of languages. I have a genuine interest in the culture of any place and its people. Here's a little more about me: http://thewordsmithloft.com/

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Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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Tara L loved Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
over 1 year ago

Angkor

Tuk-tuks are the vehicle of choice for the many tourists who visit the Angkor temples, but bicycles lend the freedom to explore. Rent one for $1 per day from a local vendor in Siem Reap and head north on Pokambor Avenue toward Angkor. From there you will have your pick of the ruins, from the majestic Angkor Wat, to the mystical faces of Bayon, to the overgrown jungle of Ta Prohm. Meander through the ancient city, dust kicking at your feet, wind cooling you from the sticky Cambodian sun. Hidden temples reveal themselves as you pedal through seemingly endless jungles and rice paddies—soak in the solitude away from the tourist traps. By bicycle, all of Angkor is yours.
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Tara L submitted on Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Ancient Angkor Tales on the Walls

The ancient Khmer stone carvings on bas reliefs tell the most compelling tales of an era long gone. Whole scenes come alive before one’s eyes. A snapshot of the food chain is captured - Crocodile eating a turtle alive. Scenes of wild pig fight and ancient Khmers drunk on srah sohl- their traditional rice wine; reminds us how things were not that different a millennium ago. Baby elephants playing with children are charmingly endearing scenes on the Elephant Terrace. This used to be a training ground for elephants. The scenes on the walls surrounding this area clearly show a close relationship between man and beast - a friendship that existed beyond the trainer-trainee relationship. One rather sad observation is the loss of tails on many stone sculptured lions in Angkor. Looters who desired their bejeweled tails had chopped them off!
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