Siem Reap, Cambodia

When we first arrived in Cambodia, our hotel offered to pick us up from the airport at no extra charge. We happily agreed of course, and were even more delighted when this guy showed up with his tuk-tuk. He even had an official sign with our name typed on it.

Despite the Disneyesque crowds that Angkor Wat attracts, visiting the temples of Siem Reap was an incredible highlight. The ruins are quite simply awe-inspiring.  Most of the ruins were built during the 12th century and have since become victim of theft, vandalism and stubborn tree growth. The trees have this amazing ability to push their roots and limbs through the walls of these temples, creating something entirely artistic on their own.

Preah Khan Wat

Another favorite of ours was the Ta Prohm Wat.

While we were walking through the ruins, I noticed these spiders everywhere. They build a web with a cross in it, which is how they get the name “St. Andrew’s Cross Spider”.

Monks at Angkor Wat

One of several pavilions at Angkor Wat

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  1. Rachel says:

    Your photos are amazing! My husband and I are also planning our trip to Thailand this winter, and your photos remind us why we chose Thailand. I can’t wait!

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