Friday, November 28, 2014

Dancing girls

Apsaras or dancing girls, nymphs, celestial beings or female spirits of the clouds- are on all the Angkor temples.

Ramayana at Angkor Wat

The Ramayana legend is depicted many times on temples in Cambodia and Laos. It is carved in stone on the walls of Angkor Wat.

Ankor Wat

Angkor Wat ... a wonder of the world. I saw it today. It was very difficult to photograph because of the early morning light and the heat.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Market at Siem Reap lll

Many Buddhas for sale in Siem Reap market.

Market at Siem Reap

Today I visited the market at Siem Reap where there were many items made from silk and cotton.

Market in Siem Reap II

Siem Reap market, purses, necklaces and hammocks.