Angkor Wat

The highlight of the trip to Cambodia is a visit to Angkor Wat.  The ruins were large and imposing with intricate carvings through out.  So much strife in this place that most if not all of the temples were in ruins.

Here is the view from the eastern gate.

We walked all through the temple grounds and it was very hot and humid.  I had to take a break from climbing to the top level and sat with my dad at the bottom waiting for everyone else.

Here is the most picturesque views of all 5 steeples and their reflection in the pond that does not dry out during the dry season.  There is another pond on the other side that does only have water during the wet season.

There is quite a bit of renovation being undertaken by foreign money which is good for the people here as well as preserving such historical landmarks.