26.2.08
This is the last day of temple seeing. Today’s agenda
consisted of travelling to Banteay Srei which was about 25 km from the main
groups of temples in Angkor. This well preserved temple showcases some of the
most intricate carvings of all the temples in the Angkor group. It has been
said this temple was built by a woman due to its delicacy. It was made from red
sandstone that can be carved into as easily as wood and is dedicated to the
Hindu god Shiva. As we approached the walls to the temple, delightful music was
being played by Khmer who have been injured by landmines. I bought a CD from
them and ventured into the realms of the temple itself.
This place is
spectacular for macro photography of carvings. On our way back we quickly
stopped at a couple of lesser known temples called Preah Khan, Neak Pean and Ta
Som. All were stunning in their own ways and a better way to see some temples
without masses of other people hanging around.
