day 70.... angkor wat

angkor wat temple (12th century)

the most touted site in siem reap

so is it worth the hype?

well yes and no

while it's remarkably preserved and exquisitely detailed

some of the more interesting bits remain off limits. which is somewhat understood considering the bazillion tourists lurking just out of frame. that said i prefer something a little less precious to climb on. those less love dilapidated jungle ruins are my pick of the liter... sure they're not as grand and postcard perfect. but they're much quieter and sooo much fun to stumble through (literally).

that said angkor wat is still amazing

day 69 .......... preah khan

the temple of preah khan (12th century).
a place of ever changing scales

from the 16ft high entry you're slowly compressed down to the 8ft inner sanctum

from there each turn reveals

sleeping figures

forgotten altars

lost heros

and hidden gods