The Temples of Angkor

Erin: This post is about three weeks overdue, in large part because I think we’ve both been struggling with how to put into words how incredible these structures are. Seth had been to Siem Reap before and done a one day mad dash around the area, but this was my first time. I generally get “templed out” fairly easily, but the days we spent exploring were a real treat. Some of my highlights were nature reasserting its dominance at Ta Prohm, the intricate carvings and beautiful pink sandstone coloring of Banteay Srei, and the looming faces of Bayon. Without further failed attempts to describe what we saw, I think I’ll just let the photos speak for themselves.