Today we traveled out of the city and into the lush countryside. We saw half a dozen of the more remote temples, all of them built by the same ruler who built the temple with 200 faces of the Buddha (see yesterday’s post).
The temple visits were very interesting, but what we enjoyed most today was traveling through the incredibly beautiful, green, water filled landscape, seeing a bit of daily life in Siem Reap, and learning more about the region, including the ongoing efforts to recover from decades of conflict.
We passed through villages, rice fields, local markets, a wedding venue, and on the way back, a wedding.
Single trees, as below, are used to mark property boundaries.
Water buffalo
Below, getting ready for the big day. Actually, the second big day: yesterday was the wedding, ceremony, attended by family. Today is the party.
Temple views
Crossing a bridge through a watery world
A few images of the trees around – quite literally- the temples.
Unlike anything I have ever seen.
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Journey with Phyllis and Jay 
Wow, pretty amazing. The trees remind me of the Banyon trees in Hawaii. Sure not the same but look similar through the pictures. Hope the mosquitoes are not around — just thought about that with all the water. Stay well!!!! Love you both!!!!
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Thanks sweetie! Yes, jay has been VIGILANT about mosquitoes, knowing how much they love me!!
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All kingdoms (animal, plant, mineral, human) know of your sweetness so it is not surprising!!!!
Safe travels!!!!!
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In a remarkable coincidence, I was just copied today on an email from a friend who did some photography work in Siem Reap for a NGO called The Trailblazer Foundation that works with villages around sustainable development. She was providing information to another individual about the NGO. I just looked at their website. They are a very interesting group. Loved your photos!
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Thanks, Kent – and that’s really funny.
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