Thursday 19/07/2012
Our first day in Siem Reap. We woke up ready for our first glimpse of the famous temple of Angkor Wat. After crossing the moat (which is the largest in the world) we were free to explore. We surrendered our cameras to the kids and attempted to keep up with them as they raced through the corridors, past the intricate carvings, up multiple flights of stairs and across the garden areas. The temple complex features the King and Queen's libraries, towers, gardens and huge walls carved with scenes depicting the "Churning of the Sea" which in Khmer mythology is when heaven and hell meet to create the earth. The kids eagerly stood in line waiting to have professional photos taken while the Aussies took refuge from the heat in the cool stone archways.
It was then off to Bayon temple for more sightseeing. We gazed out the windows at the beautiful scene before us...then it started pouring down with rain. Disappointed we decided to return another day and go for lunch.
After lunch we returned to My Home for a rest. It was then off to dinner at the Cultural Restaurant. We enjoyed the delicious food while watching the traditional Khmer dancing with fascination at the complicated costumes and poses. Back into the buses to go to the fair! Everyone was excited as we piled into bumper cars and roller coasters. By the time we returned to My Home we were all exhausted and fell into bed....
Anna
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