More Around Angkor

Beyond temples, here are some of miscellaneous shots taken around Angkor.  I must admit, I'm not one to get carried away studying architecture and fawning over ruins, but even I could appreciate the aesthetic details.

Gods pull a snake on one side, demons on the other

Terrace of the Elephants

Asparas

Near one of the temples, we decided to make an offering to a Buddha statue. After putting down some money, an old woman tied a red ribbon around my wrist and burned some incense. OD then went to take a turn, but the woman expressed some displeasure that he wasn't going to make an additional offering. 

Transportation around the temples isn't limited to tuk tuks. However, we decided against an elephant ride, which just seemed unnecessary and I wasn't sure how happy the elephants seemed. 

Other animal sightings around Angkor included wild monkeys and domestic livestock. One of the monkeys ran right by us, which made me a bit nervous, as they can get aggressive and like to snatch food and other goods right off you. 

Despite the heat, and the sickness that followed us home, we're glad that we got a chance to check this off our bucket list. And if you are ever in this part of the world, you might be able to convince us to give it a second go around. Just be sure to pack a sun umbrella and don't be afraid to wear elephant pants.