tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17891655638441025132024-03-13T02:32:40.362+01:00Halcyon TravelsPhotos from my travels near and far from homeHalcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comBlogger1369125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-73687645564640655532017-10-10T00:00:00.000+02:002017-10-10T00:00:04.804+02:00Elephants for hire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For those without the power to ascend <span id="goog_1838520653"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Bakheng" target="_blank"><i>Phnom Bakheng</i></a>, elephants are at their service. Though I am sure it must be quite an experience, I don't think it's right for humans to "ride" elephants. Instead I took a few pictures of these beautiful creatures. Photo taken in December 2016.</span></div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-3925504330732002492017-10-09T00:00:00.000+02:002017-10-09T00:00:00.234+02:00Looking out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_1838520653">Looking out through the ruins of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Bakheng" target="_blank"><i>Phnom Bakheng</i></a>. Photo taken in December 2016.</span></div>
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<span id="goog_1838520653"><i>PS: Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!</i> </span></div>
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So many details, so many photos! Sorry I've been out of touch for awhile, things have just gotten very busy, but I think it's back to normal now. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-34279171195957216962017-09-15T00:00:00.000+02:002017-09-15T00:00:10.619+02:00Sunset at Phnom Bakheng<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unfortunately, the skies were hazy during all of our time at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor" target="_blank"><i>Angkor</i></a> temple complex, so we never really got a mindblowing sunrise or sunset. The top of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Bakheng" target="_blank"><i>Phnom Bakheng</i></a> is a popular spot for sunsets, so visitors have to get here early for a spot. Though the colors aren't brash and bold, the muted pastels in the sky give a nice sense of serenity. </div>
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It's Friday and you'll find more skies at <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Skywatch</a>. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-63624151470939106252017-09-14T11:18:00.002+02:002017-09-14T11:18:57.393+02:00More decay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mother Nature is closing in on <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Khan" target="_blank">Preah Khan</a> </i>temple. There are so many details at every turn. Photo taken in December 2016.<br /><i></i>Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-37909322103274836002017-09-13T00:00:00.000+02:002017-09-14T11:19:42.026+02:00Looking through<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More decay at the temples of Angkor in Cambodia. Such beauty in the decay. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-56570790282229935232017-09-12T09:19:00.001+02:002017-09-14T11:19:42.032+02:00Prayers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A line of mini-Buddhas carved into the stone. Hard to image the hours of intricate work that must have gone into making every detail. The faces are so serene. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-51126941030661588872017-09-11T07:52:00.000+02:002017-09-11T07:52:58.365+02:00Aged<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another beautiful piece of decay from the Angkor temple complex. Photo taken in December 2016.Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-49329110318178218412017-09-01T22:09:00.000+02:002017-09-01T22:09:12.220+02:00Getting around<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is a 20+ kilometer circuit that takes visitors through the Angkor temple complex. Most people opt to hire a tuk tuk driver for the day to get around between the different temples. While their customers are out visiting, the drivers often hang the hammock and catch a few zzzs in the back of the tuk tuk. Photo taken in September 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-8702036724933700282017-08-31T09:53:00.001+02:002017-08-31T09:53:35.092+02:00Guardian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor" target="_blank">Angkor temple complex</a> was the capital of the Khmer Empire which flourished from around the ninth to the fifteenth century. There are many temples of various age and in different states of decay. This figure guards one of the main gates into the old "city". </div>
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Here's the road leading up to the gate. Here you can see the figures <i>in situ</i>. They flank the entrance on both sides. I can imagine this was a very impressive sight for visitors back in the old days (and even now!). Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-84603578543726089132017-08-30T09:12:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.571+02:00Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The complex of Angkor temples is a photographer's paradise. There are so many beautiful details to photograph and enjoy. This regal woman was found at Bayon. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-86205712253848308672017-08-29T00:00:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.577+02:00Faces of Bayon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are beautiful, serene faces carves into the stone columns of Bayon temple. They are facing the cardinal directions: North, West, South and East. </div>
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Everywhere you turn, there they are. It's like having a benevolent spirit watching over you. Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-68242112285606625172017-08-28T08:57:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.551+02:00Stone mural<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This bas-relief mural is part of the eastern galley found on the outer walls of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayon" target="_blank"><i>Bayon</i></a> temple. It shows a battle of the Khmer peoples against the Cham with the Khmers coming out on top. More murals can be found <a href="http://oaklanddailyphoto.blogspot.de/2017/08/monday-mural-tree-frog.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Photo taken in December 2016. </div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-46761528442480329502017-08-25T00:00:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.545+02:00Bayon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayon" target="_blank"><i>Bayon</i></a> is one of the major temples at the Angkor site. It's filled with beautiful nooks and crannies, some of which you've seen earlier this week. We'll take a closer look at this temple next week. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-80070336297883691322017-08-24T00:00:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.565+02:00Sunshine on Buddha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He looks illuminated in his golden sash. There was something special about the light. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-70720195950892240792017-08-23T00:30:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.559+02:00Welcoming sign<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Different variations of <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apsara" target="_blank">asparas</a> </i>happily greet visitors at all the temples of the Angkor site. I found them to be a welcoming sign, and you'll find more at <a href="http://signs2.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Signs, Signs</a>. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-88736515191310229292017-08-22T15:13:00.000+02:002017-08-31T09:54:25.583+02:00A foot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every piece of stone and worn statue is filled with such beauty. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-73193730665022980762017-08-21T22:05:00.001+02:002017-08-31T09:54:03.558+02:00First impressions of Angkor Wat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sunrise over the reflecting pool at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat" target="_blank"><i>Angkor Wat</i></a>. Unfortunately, it was very hazy so there wasn't really a lot of color in the sky (I put a lot of filter on this one). Get ready to see some Buddhas and other Buddhist figures. I think almost half of the 12,000+ photos I took on this trip came from the many temples of <i>Angkor Wat</i>! Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-66328071488076122222017-08-18T09:04:00.001+02:002017-08-18T09:04:49.753+02:00Last look at Kompong Thom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a memorial to the people that stands in the middle of the town. </div>
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This sculpture was also nearby, though I'm not sure of it's significance. I hope you've enjoyed this tour of Kompong Thom, next week it's on the Siem Reap and the famed temples of Angkor Wat. Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-79488498126337877452017-08-17T00:00:00.000+02:002017-08-17T00:00:19.771+02:00Other delicacies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The market at Kompong Thom was filled with interesting food items. These fried spiders are a specialty of the region and considered a real delicacy.</div>
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Cambodians first began eating insects under the Khmer Rouge rule. Rice and other food was severely rationed, so many people suffered from starvation and
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Many Cambodians still enjoy these treats today. Though many tourists do like to partake, I didn't! Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-83298252439928805462017-08-16T09:10:00.001+02:002017-08-16T09:10:17.983+02:00Life in rural Cambodia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonl%C3%A9_Sap" target="_blank"><i>Tonle Sap</i></a> river runs through the province of <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampong_Thom_Province" target="_blank">Kampong Thom</a>. </i>During the monsoon season, the river actually changes direction and creates a floodplain, hence houses in the area are built on stilts.</div>
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Farm animals will find any piece of grass to chew on. Oftentimes they wander into the streets and cause traffic jams.</div>
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Though most commerce in the countryside centers around agriculture, there are a few service businesses. Apparently lost keys is a universal problem! For more signs, take a look at <a href="http://signs2.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Signs, Signs</a>. Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-41536807674748765012017-08-15T00:00:00.000+02:002017-08-15T00:00:03.295+02:00To market!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Certainly the display techniques take some getting used to! At least you know everything is fresh. Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
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Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-24956335772145054112017-08-14T10:35:00.000+02:002017-08-14T10:35:20.450+02:00Buddhas, Buddhas and more Buddhas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The town of <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kompong_Thom" target="_blank"><i>Kompong Thom</i></a> is well-known for it's Buddha sculptures. People come here from all over Cambodia to purchase their very own Buddha. Temples also make commissions for statuary.</div>
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A trip through the village is definitely worthwhile as you'll see
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If you're lucky, you might even get to see a sculptor at work! Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
Halcyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1789165563844102513.post-51864115610938008532017-08-11T00:30:00.000+02:002017-08-11T00:30:38.702+02:00Blue skies above<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everything looks better under a blue sky. This lovely building atop <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phnom_Santuk" target="_blank"><i>Phnom Santuk</i></a> is no exception! It's Friday and you'll find more skies at <a href="http://skyley.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Skywatch</a>. Photo taken in December 2016.</div>
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Here's a walking Buddha - though he is on a much smaller scale. You can see the most important reclining Buddha <a href="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/06/0a/7b/83/reclining-buddha-phnom.jpg" target="_blank">here</a> (I didn't get a photo of my own).</div>
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And just for fun, here are some monkeys looking for food on one of the offering stands. Photos taken in December 2016.</div>
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