Say What, Angkor Wat?

The bangs of death that caused the Ankor Wat's demise. The "45" is the number of times the people pleaded before my feet prior to their fiery destruction.

I was screwing around with my old Compaq laptop today and was pleasantly surprised to find my pics from my Cambodia trip still intact!! I visited Thailand and Cambodia with my Aunt Nora and cousin Clarice in October 2006. It was one of those trips I consider most memorable. Thailand was obviously a more economically advanced country that time and had lots of sights and shopping places to offer. While Cambodia was and still is a struggling nation that's trying to get back on its feet after the genocide that occurred during Pol Pot's rule. Siem Reap is a town located in Northwest Cambodia. It is most famous for one thing -- it houses the Angkor Wat, the magnificent temples that reflect the colorful history of the Khmer civilization.



Its temples, bar none, are the most beautiful in the world. They just blew away all the temples I saw in Bangkok to smithereens. Not to mention that some schmuck stole my Jack Purcell sneakers in Ayuthaya.


The roots of a 200 year old tree clinging to a portion of the Angkor Wat ruins.




A view from on top of a temple on a hill.



Which we got to riding this. Again, don't mind the bangs and overall chunky appearance haha



The fellow driving the elephant was such a wise guy. Notice the tip pocket on his back lol



This is that temple on the hill. Nice isn't it?



While waiting for sunset, this guy was playing music on a leaf! I guess Levi Celerio (RIP) isn't the only one who can do that!



View of the sunset. Somewhat cloudy though. :(



Pot belly for the win!!



And I conclude this post with a kiss. I love you Siem Reap!!