2nd day at Angkor Wat

12-Aug-2000

We spent this day just cruising the ruins with a hired guide this time around

Us at the entrance to Angkor Wat



The Rainbow Bridge



Land mines are still present in much of Cambodia
Sign says:
(something in Khmer)
Danger!
Apsara_Sophia Mission



"Pineapples"
The towers of Angkor Wat are commonly referred to as "Pineapples" here are 3 out of the 5



Shiva's head



Buddhist shrine in the central tower



Hallway in Angkor Wat



Painted horse
According to our guide, most of the paint from the bas reliefs here is missing due to the cleaning efforts of a group from India (the detergent was too strong)




Delivering rice shoots




My last balloon recipient
(until I can find some more!)



One of the "libraries" at Angkor Wat



The 5 towers of Angkor Wat



SGK and the Wat



Angkor Wat from one of the libraries



Close up