Saturday, May 8, 2010

I cannot decide which I like more, is it Angkor Wat or Angkor beer? Angkor Beer I suppose. Kidding. I got you good didn't I. 11 century temples built for Lord Vishnu, or were they built in order to decay for thousands of years so that Hollywood's Tomb Raider could be filmed there. It is interesting to see that the Hindu religion, which has a much greater concentration of following in India, practically non existent here, had such force in the past. Although the temples were converted to Buddhist temples years after their original construction, the Indian government has donated money in order to repair and maintain the temples. Good on you India.

The temples and caves in Elora, India, has a very similar feel. The stone seemed similar and although they are different they are quite the same. 'Same same but different', a slogan of south-east Asia. Backpackers and locals alike both wear t-shirts bearing the slogan. The language barrier that exists diminished when you reach this point thought, 'oh i get it, it is similar but different.' I think you get what I am saying.

Siem Reip is pretty great but it is orientated toward tourists visiting for the sole purpose of going to ankor.

I took the bus to Bangkok yesterday and am continuing this blog from here. Bangkok, bangkok is crazy ...So much action all the time... I have been lacking on the photos I know but there will be more to come soon.

I honestly cannot think right now, I am going to publish this thing right now and hope for the best. Hopefully I will have time to write more soon.

The adventure is never ending . The temples, the fortresses, the cities with millions of people.

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