Angkor Wat is the largest religous complex in the world. It is one of the seven man-made wonders of the world. And it is sprawling. The tour loop we took on our tuk-tuks was 17km and we visited only three of the dozens of temples that make up the giant Angkor Wat complex!
 
This is Angkor Wat. This temple alone is considered the largest relgious complex in the world……

 
We then visited the Bayone
During the construction the King had images of a Buddha carved into the many spires, however they looked suspiciously similar to the king……


 
 The Elephant Terrace.

 
 

 

At Ta Prohm the trees have taken over the buildings, and the result is a beautiful and mesmerizing experience.
(for movie buffs- this is the tree in the Tomb Raider)


 
 Kara, Kira, Stephanie, Amy and I.

 
Lucky for us, Siam Reap was full of delicious food! Many fun nights out.
Indian food with Sara and Stephanie                                                                  Mexican with Jen Leverett

     

 
We are currently in Thailand, working with Burmese Refugees near the Myanmar Border…….. but that’s another blog….