Bayon Temple inside Angkor Thom

After our breakfast, swim and nap on Tuesday, Mr. Ta picked us up and took us to Angkor Thom. Bayon was my favorite temple (and Luke's). This temple was built around 1180 and was lived in by a king. It had more signs of wreckage but the architecture was simply beautiful. Intricate detail and fascinating history. Loved it!

A normal roadside experience in Cambodia...


The rain was lightly falling, but the humidity was still in full effect!



Loved the entrance!




I looove this one!

Before the temples were in government control, people from Thailand would come to Cambodia, take pictures of the statues, then return to Thailand to sell them for a price. When sold, they would return to Cambodia and cut the heads off the statues in exchange for the money. This is the reason so many of the statues have their heads missing. 

Giving offerings to the Buddha. Luke proudly taught Adam how to do it :)


Mr. Ta and Luke became fast friends. So sweet.


This is how you safely carry a three year old down steep temple stairs...


The following three pictures are courtesy of Mr. Ta and careful positioning of us and our camera. Had no idea what he was doing until I saw the pictures.





The boys enjoyed exploring this temple and all the climbing that came with it. In fact, Drew was on a serious search for Superman! He was convinced he was hiding in there somewhere. :)


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