Angkor Wat from the East Entrance Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century and is the largest religious monument in the world.
Month: February 2023
2 Rooms 1 Hotel King Rock Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia in January 2023
We stayed for 12 nights in 2 different rooms at the King Rock Residence in Siem Reap Cambodia in January 2023. There is a video for each of the Rooms as they were very different. We booked through booking.com as it was the best rate but here is their website to see if they have any specials running. Link for King Rock Residence
Amazing Carved Relief at Terrace of the Leper King Angkor Thom Siem Reap Cambodia
Terrace of the Leper King was built in the late 12th century and is a 80 foot long elevated platform for viewing parades and to hold audiences with the people. It is believed it is built to represent Mount Meru of Buddhist and Hindu belief.
Angkor Thom South Gate and Traditional Khmer, Kongkear Boat
Angkor Thom South Gate also know as Tonle Om Gate was built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the 5 gates into the royal city of Angkor Thom.
Baksei Chamkrong Temple Siem Reap Cambodia
We had a wonderfrul visit to Baksei Chamkrong Temple just outside of Siem Reap Cambodia.
Baksei Chamkrong means “The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings”.
Chau Say Tevoda Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex
Today we visited the Chau Say Tevoda Temple in the Angkor Wat Complex just outside of Siem Reap Cambodia
Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. The temple was built in the 12th century
The Incredibly Peaceful Thommanon Temple Angkor Complex Siem Reap Cambodia
The Incredibly Peaceful Thommanon Temple Angkor Complex Siem Reap Cambodia
A Great Hornbill Came to Visit Us today in Siem Reap Cambodia
The coolest thing just happened. We were just sitting in the Living Room of our Apartment in Siem Reap Cambodia when a Great Hornbill came by to hang out on the Tree just off the Balcony. It was amazing….they are huge. We have seen 5 flying around over the last week and I have tried to take pics to no avail but I never even considered that 1 might just stop by to say hi…lol
The Amazing Preah Pithu Temples Siem Reap Cambodia
The Amazing Preah Pithu Temples Siem Reap Cambodia
We had a fabulous visit to the Preah Pithu group of Temples in the Angkor Thom Complex at the UNESCO Angkor Wat area just a Tuk Tuk ride away outside of Siem Reap Cambodia.
The Preah Pithu group of Temples were built in the 12th century and are located in the Angkor Thom Complex. Preah Pithu is a group of 5 temples in various levels of restoration. These temples were previously identified by Letters (T, U, V, W and X). Duan Mae Temple, Chorm Temple, Kor Sak Temple, Kandork Yeak Temple and the largest Ta Tuot temple.
Good News everybody….kinda
They found our reservation at the King Rock Residences and they upgraded us to the Honeymoon Suite on the top floor. Wow…super Fancy.