Thursday, April 5, 2007

Tomb Raiders

Despite the 4.30am start, its been one of those great days that, now that it's over, you pinch yourself and humbly ask what have I done to deserve this?
Once again starting the day with a bumpy bus ride through the Camboadian countryside just outside Siam Reap, we headed to one of the seven wonders of the world - The Angkor Temples.
Along with countless hundreds, possibly even thousands, we poured onto the steps and ledges on the ruined walls of Angkor Wat to watch the sun rise over a unique sihlouette. We waited for about half an hour as the light gradually got better and better.
I hope you were paying attention to the approximate numbers arriving at this time who witness said spectacle, because it was here that I bumped into an old friend from high school. (Michelle Barnett for those of you playing at home). Mathematicians, you may comment on the odds of this happening in the comments section below.
Now I could give you all the details of the temples we visited, and bore you silly. Instead, I'll just upload a few images for you to have a gander at*. When you've looked at these, please remember the sweat and tears I've endured to bring you these images - and I'd do it again!
The temples are spread over quite a large area, and unfortunately we rushed through them just a touch. Anyone considering a visit, I'd suggest taking a leisurely pace over 2-3 days, it you're into that sort of thing. And I hope you are, its well worth it.
*Pics will be coming when internet connections are faster - sorry!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

would it be rude to say 'no comment'?? but hooray, i've figured out how to leave a 'comment' so yeah!! can everyone read this?? Hmm no matter, nothing too exciting to report here, easter has come and gone and i have a cupboard full of eggs which will probably still be there when you get back! Sounds like you've got a good group, not too big either which is ace. So 19 year old english bloke eh??? ha! and this is where i finish off with 'no comment'.....

Anonymous said...

Were you wearing a Lara Croft outfit whilst tomb raiding?

Tegan2307 said...

Ky sounds amazing! and how cool you ran into your school friend, nothing much to report here, hd sisters 21st on Sunday and it's quiet as people still on hols, Easter was good, i can't wait to see the pics xxxxxx