Cambodia, Siem Reap & Angkor Wat

After a short flight we arrived Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival we transferred to our the luxurious hotel,  Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort.  We stopped enroute to view the farmers watering their crops and take in the sites of life along the way.. 

It's very warm here. It was great to enjoy some down time at the pool. 

We visited an orphanage. The children were wonderful! They were so happy to show us around their home and everyone was pleased to purchase some of their paintings.

Early this morning we visited Angkor Archaeological Park. The heat is too intense midday so all sightseeing must be done either early morning or late afternoon. Angkor Wat is a Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II  in the early 12th century The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture and has become a symbol of Cambodia appearing on it's national flag. The modern name, Angkor Wat, means "Temple City".

This afternoon we travelled through the rural countryside to visit the pink sandstone temple of Banteay Srei, a 10th century Cambodian temple known at the shrine of women.

 

This evening we enjoyed a dinner show with cultural song and dance.
The women are beautiful and the costumes very colourful.

Tomorrow we leave Siem Reap and head towards Tonle Sap Lake to board the luxurious 124-passenger AmaLotus cruise ship.