I took these pictures awhile ago when I was in Siem Reap. Just wanted to put these up to zap the brain a little bit, just a little bit so that I can recollect the emotions I felt when I saw these sights.
There was this article in ST Life today that talked about feeling light-headed and woozy when someone is surrounded by spectacular works of art. I’m not like that.
But while I was there, there was this couple of French/Belgian ladies (don’t ask me how I know, I just have a gut feeling about them), who were astounded by the sight of the stupas of Angkor Wat rising up in front of them. They actually stood at the top of the stairs admiring it and broke down in tears.
Yes, it’s that amazing a place. Its beauty and splendour makes it impossible to capture a lousy shot anywhere in the compound.
Siem Reap has that amazing quality on you. I recalled visiting Cambodia about 2 years ago with my Chairman Professor Tommy Koh, and was absolutely awed by the various temples, monuments and statues that I saw. Other than Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Banteay Srei and Ta Phrom was very impressive too. Pity though that the high tourism traffic is leading to the degradation of this wonder of the world.
Comment by Walter — February 8, 2007 @ 8:57 pm
Thanks for linking to me box. I enjoyed my last visit to Cambodia too, and you are right about the Angkor Wat and its awesome effect on one.
Comment by Walter — February 8, 2007 @ 9:03 pm