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My Scholarship entry - Beyond the Wat

CAMBODIA | Friday, 21 December 2012 | Views [193] | View Larger Image

Fraiming the rewins of the former Khmer empire Anghor Wat in all it's morning glory is all to easy when day breaks to views like this. Dense jungle still surrounds the this formidible structure teeming with curious monkeys , exotic birds and striking vegitation. Getting off the garden path however is filled with inherent danger, land mines are still being cleared in this area and pose a real threat for locals and tourists alike.

Late afternoon on the banks of the West Baray proves to be the hangout for a cool off, as boats rest there oars and take anchor for the night. This vast lake is actually man made in a perfect rectangle surrounded by concrete barriers it was primarily constructed as the main irrigation and water supply for the residents of Anghor Wat. Now days it still puts food on the table for many local families who shuttle toursts arround on the lake and sell their souvenirs.

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