The reclining lord Buddha
The temple complex Preah Ang Thom is worth a trip to Phnom Kulen/Kulen Mountains in itself. But a large experience within Ang Thom is the 8 meter long statue of a reclining Buddha.
It is the largest in Cambodia and among the 20 largest reclining Buddha-status in Asia. It rests on top of a sandstone formation, and the statue is carved out as part of that sandstone.
Meaning someone saw the Lord Buddha in the stone and carved until he was set free. The classics motivation in art works in any human civilisation.
A holy area
The surrounding Preah Ang Thom temple was built after the Buddha was carved. Getting to this site is easy by car from Siem Reap, and the area carries a lot of other excursion worthy sites.
This includes walking trails for the day trip trekker, a river with a thousand lingam carvings and holy waterfall. The conglomerate of holy sites on the Kulen Mountain was proposed as an official World Cultural Heritage site by Cambodia just when the pandemic started.
An approval of this request seems like a proper next step. This is the national mountains and cradle of Khmer imperial culture after all. Here the first god king of the Khmer Angkor Empire declared the establishment of the Empire in 802 CE, establishing an empire lasting for the next 630 years.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/07/somewhere-to-run-to-someone-is-eager-to-visit/
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Hunting red bananas in the woods
The red bananas from Kulen mountains are a treat and a sweet surprise. They are easily available visiting the sacred mountain and cradle of the Khmer civilization.
Along the hillside road to the Kulen sites, including Preah Ang Thom with Cambodia’s largest reclining buddha, the thousand lingams river and the waterfall in these holy mountains, there are market stalls. Here the locals are selling veggies and fruit, as well as food, drinks and miscellanies like flip flops, hats and krama scarf.
Chek!
These red bananas, “chek leak” in Khmer looks and taste great and is a must-have among the produce offered. The Chek Leak is a bit more expensive than the more ordinary bananas, chek, in Cambodia. Expect prices up to 5 USD a kilo.
For the banana lover, Cambodia is where to make out big time. There are at least 27 different chek/banana versions available in different sizes and colours, and they are often very inexpensive. They vary from the immediately snackable to the savoury plantain version best known for different cooked dishes in various cuisines around the globe.
You may even find a typical Cavendish banana in Cambodia, if that is your craving.
It all ads into the extensive list of fresh fruit easily available for people living or travel in the Kingdom of Wonder.
Open markets are affluent on the road to Kulen Mountain, attracting a lot of different customers. It is an hour-hour and a half drive from Siem Reap, depending on traffic.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/01/09/reclining-at-the-craddle-of-khmer-empire-3/
#Phnom #Kulen #Kulen #Mountain #KulenMountain #Khmer #ភ្នំគូលែន #Phnum #Kulên #Lychee #Mountain #Preah #AngThom #Reclining #Buddha #classickhmer #archivephoto #angkor #siemreap #visitsiemreap #cambodia #dirttrack #backcountry #greentourism #Apsara #ApsaraAuthority #greentourism #2019CE
The red bananas from Kulen mountains are a treat and a sweet surprise. They are easily available visiting the sacred mountain and cradle of the Khmer civilization.
Along the hillside road to the Kulen sites, including Preah Ang Thom with Cambodia’s largest reclining buddha, the thousand lingams river and the waterfall in these holy mountains, there are market stalls. Here the locals are selling veggies and fruit, as well as food, drinks and miscellanies like flip flops, hats and krama scarf.
Chek!
These red bananas, “chek leak” in Khmer looks and taste great and is a must-have among the produce offered. The Chek Leak is a bit more expensive than the more ordinary bananas, chek, in Cambodia. Expect prices up to 5 USD a kilo.
For the banana lover, Cambodia is where to make out big time. There are at least 27 different chek/banana versions available in different sizes and colours, and they are often very inexpensive. They vary from the immediately snackable to the savoury plantain version best known for different cooked dishes in various cuisines around the globe.
You may even find a typical Cavendish banana in Cambodia, if that is your craving.
It all ads into the extensive list of fresh fruit easily available for people living or travel in the Kingdom of Wonder.
Open markets are affluent on the road to Kulen Mountain, attracting a lot of different customers. It is an hour-hour and a half drive from Siem Reap, depending on traffic.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/01/09/reclining-at-the-craddle-of-khmer-empire-3/
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When your home is a temple
Some of the temples and pagodas in Cambodia are marvels of intrinsic details. Sometimes the cohabitants are, too. Like this one at Wat Sampov at Phnom Sampov/Phnom Sampeau near Battambang.
The monkeys at most of these temple sites are peaceful. They are adjusted to be relatively safe and have access to food and water. But they are also nosy and cheeky, and any seasoned traveller know to keep their belongings, food and water well contained or hidden around these rascals. They will try to steal anything they fancy from the humans.
And never, ever feed the monkeys. It reduces their ability to hunt and gather their own food, leads to malnutrition, and they become more aggressive and can be dangerous towards humans.
Challenging small gene pools
Another challenge for these monkeys is the small number of members in some of the temple groups. That is causing some problems with inbreeding due to limited gene pools.
We are talking severe Habsburgian jaw and bulbous lips, to use a European reference to tragedy and disaster when science is absent. I have personally observed this inbreeding problem to have become lesser over the last few years. Hopefully it means the caretaking of these cultural heritage sites improves. Including for the animals.
The monkeys also ad personality to the visits to the temple, and scale to photos taken there. I would miss having them around, if they were to disappear from the temple grounds.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/05/04/when-your-home-iff-a-temple-some-of-the/
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Some of the temples and pagodas in Cambodia are marvels of intrinsic details. Sometimes the cohabitants are, too. Like this one at Wat Sampov at Phnom Sampov/Phnom Sampeau near Battambang.
The monkeys at most of these temple sites are peaceful. They are adjusted to be relatively safe and have access to food and water. But they are also nosy and cheeky, and any seasoned traveller know to keep their belongings, food and water well contained or hidden around these rascals. They will try to steal anything they fancy from the humans.
And never, ever feed the monkeys. It reduces their ability to hunt and gather their own food, leads to malnutrition, and they become more aggressive and can be dangerous towards humans.
Challenging small gene pools
Another challenge for these monkeys is the small number of members in some of the temple groups. That is causing some problems with inbreeding due to limited gene pools.
We are talking severe Habsburgian jaw and bulbous lips, to use a European reference to tragedy and disaster when science is absent. I have personally observed this inbreeding problem to have become lesser over the last few years. Hopefully it means the caretaking of these cultural heritage sites improves. Including for the animals.
The monkeys also ad personality to the visits to the temple, and scale to photos taken there. I would miss having them around, if they were to disappear from the temple grounds.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/05/04/when-your-home-iff-a-temple-some-of-the/
#2016CE #Angkor #architecture #art #batcave #Battambang #bluesky #Buddhism #Cambodia #countryside #gallery #gold #Hinduism #Kampuchea #khmer #Nikkor #Nikon #PhnomSampeou #roadtrip #Siem #Reap #siemreap #sightseeing #asia #southeastasia #templevisit #Cambodia #visitsiemreap #watsampeou #guardianhill #landscape #macaquemonkey #Mountains #nature #Pagoda #Phnom #Sampeau #PhnomSompov #teeth #temple #visitcambodia
Top gold itinerary in the Battambang hillside
The pagoda complex surrounding Wat Sampeou at the top of Phnom Sampov/Sampeou, "Ship Mountain" is concentrated variations of temple beauty. Before you get to the outlook points with a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside outside Battambang.
Phnom Sampov is a cluster of hills northwest of Battambang city in the west of Cambodia. It takes about 30-40 minutes to get there from the city.
Walk up to the hill tops via the steep walkway or stairs or get a driver to drive you there. This hilltop is worth a visit either way.
But beware of the Macaque monkeys. These longtail Macaques are overly friendly because they expect to get, or steal, food from the visitors. Even if they are small animals, they are strong and can be ferocious.
There are several pagodas and temples on different sites in these hills.
Real Bat caves
Phnom Sampov is well known for the extensive caves under the hills. They each carry their own uses, cultural and religious significance and stories. Both of tradition, nature, happiness and deep tragedy.
By sunset, get down from the hills after some late afternoon shots of the warm sunset making the countryside soft and warm. Then, find a seat near the bat cave, and see thousands of bats leave for the nights hunt. The bat caves are near the entrance to the hills.
After seen the bats off, its time to go back to Battambang for the night. Enjoy food at one of the open-air restaurants near the river in the old French colonial city.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/top-gold-2/
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The pagoda complex surrounding Wat Sampeou at the top of Phnom Sampov/Sampeou, "Ship Mountain" is concentrated variations of temple beauty. Before you get to the outlook points with a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside outside Battambang.
Phnom Sampov is a cluster of hills northwest of Battambang city in the west of Cambodia. It takes about 30-40 minutes to get there from the city.
Walk up to the hill tops via the steep walkway or stairs or get a driver to drive you there. This hilltop is worth a visit either way.
But beware of the Macaque monkeys. These longtail Macaques are overly friendly because they expect to get, or steal, food from the visitors. Even if they are small animals, they are strong and can be ferocious.
There are several pagodas and temples on different sites in these hills.
Real Bat caves
Phnom Sampov is well known for the extensive caves under the hills. They each carry their own uses, cultural and religious significance and stories. Both of tradition, nature, happiness and deep tragedy.
By sunset, get down from the hills after some late afternoon shots of the warm sunset making the countryside soft and warm. Then, find a seat near the bat cave, and see thousands of bats leave for the nights hunt. The bat caves are near the entrance to the hills.
After seen the bats off, its time to go back to Battambang for the night. Enjoy food at one of the open-air restaurants near the river in the old French colonial city.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/top-gold-2/
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Just a nap in a restful and truly colourful place
The mountain of Phnom Sampov/Sampeau, “Ship Mountain”, outside Battambang is a collection of beautiful temples and monasteries in several variations. Located in several places in the mountains.
Add the many large caves, and Phnom Sampov represents a lot of Cambodian history, culture and nature. From the mythical parts to the more modern demanding.
In the east area of the mountain, a pagoda and stupa complex are surrounding the monastery at Wat Sampeou. From there it is several outlooks with a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside.
And as the day even here gets hot, the smart one gets some rest. Surrounded by the paintings of the cultural heritage Cambodia is known for.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/top-gold-2/
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The mountain of Phnom Sampov/Sampeau, “Ship Mountain”, outside Battambang is a collection of beautiful temples and monasteries in several variations. Located in several places in the mountains.
Add the many large caves, and Phnom Sampov represents a lot of Cambodian history, culture and nature. From the mythical parts to the more modern demanding.
In the east area of the mountain, a pagoda and stupa complex are surrounding the monastery at Wat Sampeou. From there it is several outlooks with a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside.
And as the day even here gets hot, the smart one gets some rest. Surrounded by the paintings of the cultural heritage Cambodia is known for.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/top-gold-2/
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A golden lion with a Bird’s view
A Royal Golden lion guard sharing a bird’s view on the spot where Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers are meeting. It is just in front of the Royal Square and Royal Castle in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This meeting point is at the middle of Sisowath Quay river walk. It is still a nice walk both north and south from this point. If the cooling breeze from the river is there, of course. On a quiet day it will become a very hot walk pretty fast.
This riverside walk has been extended after the Pandemic. Now it extends north towards the Chroy Changvar Bridge, were the large main roads north and northwest enters Phnom Penh proper. And it has been stretched south along, around and over Koh Pich Island with its modern riverside development of housing and shopping areas.
Along the walk there are some interesting places to take photos, and there are new offerings of drinks and eating targeting people enjoying this walk. Being locals or visitors.
King Sisowath was king of Cambodia in the early 1900s, at the time Phnom Penh was called the Pearl of Asia because of the French Asian architecture, modern city design and art deco styled facades and public art.
Today the riverside walk mirrors this experience, showing the growth and development of a new metropolitan area in Southeast Asia.
https://traveltriangle.com/blog/sisowath-riverside-park/
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A Royal Golden lion guard sharing a bird’s view on the spot where Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers are meeting. It is just in front of the Royal Square and Royal Castle in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
This meeting point is at the middle of Sisowath Quay river walk. It is still a nice walk both north and south from this point. If the cooling breeze from the river is there, of course. On a quiet day it will become a very hot walk pretty fast.
This riverside walk has been extended after the Pandemic. Now it extends north towards the Chroy Changvar Bridge, were the large main roads north and northwest enters Phnom Penh proper. And it has been stretched south along, around and over Koh Pich Island with its modern riverside development of housing and shopping areas.
Along the walk there are some interesting places to take photos, and there are new offerings of drinks and eating targeting people enjoying this walk. Being locals or visitors.
King Sisowath was king of Cambodia in the early 1900s, at the time Phnom Penh was called the Pearl of Asia because of the French Asian architecture, modern city design and art deco styled facades and public art.
Today the riverside walk mirrors this experience, showing the growth and development of a new metropolitan area in Southeast Asia.
https://traveltriangle.com/blog/sisowath-riverside-park/
#riverside #walk #phnompenh #river #riverboats #blue #sky #tonlesap #mekong #evening #eveningwalk #2019CE #RoyalPalace # RoyalSquare #Phnom #Penh #bluesky #riverwalk #tree #shadow #citywalk #skyline #river #tonlesap #mekong #Sisowat #quay #PhnomPenh #nicespot #nicewalk #eveningspot #citylife #pearlofasia #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Architecture #art #bluesky #Cambodia #capital #citylife #daytrip #funinthesun #history #longmarket #Mekong #pearlofAsia #SisowathQuay #skyline #trees
"Old angry man blue sky river"
An evening where a sudden change to rainy clouds added heavy blue tone to the Tonle Sap River Walk along Sisowath Quay.
And some reminiscence of a rather angry man in the cloud warning of a rainy night, indeed...
In the evening, the riverside fills up by locals socializing, playing, exercising, eating, drinking, dating and selling. It is hard to say if it is more lively there than in the old town behind Sisowath Quay, or the heavy trafficked river filled with boats on the other side.
The river boats offering day cruise, sunset cruise or dinner cruise are always out try to fill up their boats. Their sales agents work hard to get late arriving guests to choose their boat for the evening.
This evening’s river cruise boats waiting for their guests may need to prepare for a reduced visibility later. On the other hand, with this sunset, customers will be compensated.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2020/06/23/a-spot-to-enjoy-the-slow-relaxing-hours-before/
#riverside #walk #phnompenh #river #riverboats #blue #sky #tonlesap #mekong #evening #eveningwalk #2019CE #RoyalPalace # RoyalSquare #Phnom #Penh #bluesky #riverwalk #tree #shadow #citywalk #skyline #river #tonlesap #mekong #Sisowat #quay #PhnomPenh #nicespot #nicewalk #eveningspot #citylife #pearlofasia #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Architecture #art #bluesky #Cambodia #capital #citylife #daytrip #funinthesun #history #longmarket #Mekong #pearlofAsia #SisowathQuay #skyline #trees
An evening where a sudden change to rainy clouds added heavy blue tone to the Tonle Sap River Walk along Sisowath Quay.
And some reminiscence of a rather angry man in the cloud warning of a rainy night, indeed...
In the evening, the riverside fills up by locals socializing, playing, exercising, eating, drinking, dating and selling. It is hard to say if it is more lively there than in the old town behind Sisowath Quay, or the heavy trafficked river filled with boats on the other side.
The river boats offering day cruise, sunset cruise or dinner cruise are always out try to fill up their boats. Their sales agents work hard to get late arriving guests to choose their boat for the evening.
This evening’s river cruise boats waiting for their guests may need to prepare for a reduced visibility later. On the other hand, with this sunset, customers will be compensated.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2020/06/23/a-spot-to-enjoy-the-slow-relaxing-hours-before/
#riverside #walk #phnompenh #river #riverboats #blue #sky #tonlesap #mekong #evening #eveningwalk #2019CE #RoyalPalace # RoyalSquare #Phnom #Penh #bluesky #riverwalk #tree #shadow #citywalk #skyline #river #tonlesap #mekong #Sisowat #quay #PhnomPenh #nicespot #nicewalk #eveningspot #citylife #pearlofasia #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Architecture #art #bluesky #Cambodia #capital #citylife #daytrip #funinthesun #history #longmarket #Mekong #pearlofAsia #SisowathQuay #skyline #trees
A spot to enjoy the slow, relaxing hours before sunset
The riverside walk along the west side of Tonle Sap River and east of Sisowath Quay Blvd. stretches nearly 4 kilometres. That is past the junction where Ton Le Sap joins the mighty Mekong River in front of the Royal Square and the Royal Palace. Then it continues to Koh Pich Island.
It is a nice walk and deeply needed when the day is hot and the sun is beating down. There is always a cooling breeze there. And for people who learns and experience places and cities by walking, fresh, moving air is always welcome.
The tree along the walk provides some shadow in addition, making the walk pleasant with some break på option.
Those who is bothered by the heat, or want to reduce the exposure to direct sun, this walk is peaceful and cooler in the morning. The few people out along the riverside are often tourists or people doing their morning run.
The riverside walk is an essential part of a visit to Phnom Penh and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Tonle Sap River and Mekong River are vital for the history of the Kingdom and former empire. And the rivers are two out the several rivers forming the basis for the capital 600 years ago.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/where-to-chill-and-enjoy-the-slow-relaxing-hours/
#funinthesun #sun #bluesky #riverwalk #tree #shadow #citywalk #skyline #river #tonlesap #mekong #2019CE #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Sisowat #quay #PhnomPenh #nicespot #nicewalk #eveningspot #citylife #pearlofasia #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Architecture #art #bluesky #Cambodia #capital #citylife #daytrip #funinthesun #history #longmarket #Mekong #pearlofAsia #SisowathQuay #skyline #trees
The riverside walk along the west side of Tonle Sap River and east of Sisowath Quay Blvd. stretches nearly 4 kilometres. That is past the junction where Ton Le Sap joins the mighty Mekong River in front of the Royal Square and the Royal Palace. Then it continues to Koh Pich Island.
It is a nice walk and deeply needed when the day is hot and the sun is beating down. There is always a cooling breeze there. And for people who learns and experience places and cities by walking, fresh, moving air is always welcome.
The tree along the walk provides some shadow in addition, making the walk pleasant with some break på option.
Those who is bothered by the heat, or want to reduce the exposure to direct sun, this walk is peaceful and cooler in the morning. The few people out along the riverside are often tourists or people doing their morning run.
The riverside walk is an essential part of a visit to Phnom Penh and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Tonle Sap River and Mekong River are vital for the history of the Kingdom and former empire. And the rivers are two out the several rivers forming the basis for the capital 600 years ago.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2021/09/08/where-to-chill-and-enjoy-the-slow-relaxing-hours/
#funinthesun #sun #bluesky #riverwalk #tree #shadow #citywalk #skyline #river #tonlesap #mekong #2019CE #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Sisowat #quay #PhnomPenh #nicespot #nicewalk #eveningspot #citylife #pearlofasia #Phnom #Penh #Riverside #Architecture #art #bluesky #Cambodia #capital #citylife #daytrip #funinthesun #history #longmarket #Mekong #pearlofAsia #SisowathQuay #skyline #trees
By the foot of the hill: Playtime!
Remember being a child, and have access to a large playground with sandboxes?
Yeah, that feeling.
Road trips are more fun with great company. Even if they are small.
Travelling with a nearly two-year-old healthy and active child was nearly over the top fun. Especially when a lot of energy from sitting still in a car followed by a delicious lunch needed to be expended.
Getting ready for a steep ride and hike
We had just had lunch after several hours of driving in cars from Anlong Veng. After a short break time in the sun, we were getting ready for visiting the temple on the hill, Preah Vihear. And got prepared for any occasion. Including cold wind, rain, strong sun and some gifts for the shrines and guards on duty. That is how Khmer explore their own cultural heritage.
A Toyota Hilux was hired, our seniors in the travel party got inside up front, and the rest of us was the cool gang in the back.
And then we were off to expend some penned up energy.
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Remember being a child, and have access to a large playground with sandboxes?
Yeah, that feeling.
Road trips are more fun with great company. Even if they are small.
Travelling with a nearly two-year-old healthy and active child was nearly over the top fun. Especially when a lot of energy from sitting still in a car followed by a delicious lunch needed to be expended.
Getting ready for a steep ride and hike
We had just had lunch after several hours of driving in cars from Anlong Veng. After a short break time in the sun, we were getting ready for visiting the temple on the hill, Preah Vihear. And got prepared for any occasion. Including cold wind, rain, strong sun and some gifts for the shrines and guards on duty. That is how Khmer explore their own cultural heritage.
A Toyota Hilux was hired, our seniors in the travel party got inside up front, and the rest of us was the cool gang in the back.
And then we were off to expend some penned up energy.
#sun #sand #asianboy #funinthesun #preahvihear #Cambodia #bluesky #breaktime #khmer #2019CE #playtime #sandbox #worldisyouroyster #roadtrip #buddies #preahvihear #phnompreahvihear #breakearea #stagingarea #visitpreahvihear #ancient #Angkor #architecture #archive #art #breakearea #Buddhism #countryside #daytrip #Hinduism #history #imperial #leaveonlyfootprints #Nikon #phnom #playtime #PreahVihear #roadtrip #sand #Siem #Reap #siemreap #site #stagingarea #statetemple #sun #takeonlyphotos #temple #visitcambodia #visitsiemreap #worldculturalheritage
Somewhere to run to
At least this one is eager to visit the Reclining Buddha and get the monks blessing.
The entrance stairs to one of the most sacred places on Cambodia’s sacred mountain is often filled with people entering and leaving.
In ancient Khmer, the mountains were named after Indra, the king of gods in the Hinduist realm of Kambuja, or Khmer Angkor Empire as we call it today.
The Kulen Mountains is the mythic origin of the Khmer and Angkor Imperial culture and visiting and view all the sights take several days, or several visits.
But the visits are worth it.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2023/01/07/red-and-chek-y/
#siemreab #reclining #Buddha #buddhism #stairs #statue #angkor #khmer #hinduism #cambodia #nationalpark #worldheritage #cultural #architecture #2018CE #khmerboy #worship #classic #architecture #garuda #Phnom #Kulen #recliningBuddha #cultural #craddle #Kambuja #khmerempire
At least this one is eager to visit the Reclining Buddha and get the monks blessing.
The entrance stairs to one of the most sacred places on Cambodia’s sacred mountain is often filled with people entering and leaving.
In ancient Khmer, the mountains were named after Indra, the king of gods in the Hinduist realm of Kambuja, or Khmer Angkor Empire as we call it today.
The Kulen Mountains is the mythic origin of the Khmer and Angkor Imperial culture and visiting and view all the sights take several days, or several visits.
But the visits are worth it.
https://drzinasia.wordpress.com/2023/01/07/red-and-chek-y/
#siemreab #reclining #Buddha #buddhism #stairs #statue #angkor #khmer #hinduism #cambodia #nationalpark #worldheritage #cultural #architecture #2018CE #khmerboy #worship #classic #architecture #garuda #Phnom #Kulen #recliningBuddha #cultural #craddle #Kambuja #khmerempire
Mommy’s shy little helper
Running a street food restaurant is normally a family business.
But even if mom is proud to show off her skills, the children may disappear in the background.
Or shyly hide.
Weekend picnic food
A weekend trip out of Siem Reap City with family and friends must include food. These stalls along the road or at visiting sites sells the favourite Khmer go-to food: grilled fish and BBQ-chicken. Often with catch of the day or the chef-mommy’s special seasoning or sauce as a bonus.
Then eaten nearby on a picnic mat with rice and cold drinks.
After which the holy falls of Kulen Mountains is visited for a cool and refreshing dip.
This can be a day-off relaxing highlight of an off-the-beaten-track trip. But this is Phnom Kulen, and during weekends it is a very popular spot for Khmer families to visit.
https://www.cantravelwilltravel.com/kulen-mountain-day.../
Visitors and tourists from out of the province are advised to visit during weekdays if they want a less crowdy experience.
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Running a street food restaurant is normally a family business.
But even if mom is proud to show off her skills, the children may disappear in the background.
Or shyly hide.
Weekend picnic food
A weekend trip out of Siem Reap City with family and friends must include food. These stalls along the road or at visiting sites sells the favourite Khmer go-to food: grilled fish and BBQ-chicken. Often with catch of the day or the chef-mommy’s special seasoning or sauce as a bonus.
Then eaten nearby on a picnic mat with rice and cold drinks.
After which the holy falls of Kulen Mountains is visited for a cool and refreshing dip.
This can be a day-off relaxing highlight of an off-the-beaten-track trip. But this is Phnom Kulen, and during weekends it is a very popular spot for Khmer families to visit.
https://www.cantravelwilltravel.com/kulen-mountain-day.../
Visitors and tourists from out of the province are advised to visit during weekdays if they want a less crowdy experience.
#phnomkulen #phnom #kulen #phnomkulennationalpark #cambodia #angkor #khmer #temple #sleepingbuddha #siemreap #2019CE #streetphotography #streetfood #streetphoto #weekendtrip #khmerfamily #khmerboy #Phnom #Kulen #RecliningBuddha #Buddhism #chicken #chickenfeet #fish #khmerfood #khmerboy #khmerfamilymeal #kulen #phnomkulen #nationalpark #pork #belly #roadtrip #streetfood #streetphoto #streetphotography #temple #visitsiemreap #weekendtrip
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Old man blue sky river
An evening where a sudden change to rainy clouds added heavy blue tone to the Ton-Le Sap river walk.
And some angry skies, indeed...for those who spot such pareidolian patterns.
But the evening dinner boats are ready for an evening with some colourful partying on the river.
#riverside #walk #phnompenh #river #riverboats #blue #sky #tonlesap #mekong #evening #eveningwalk #2019CE #pareidolia #stormy #rainy #clouds #Royal #Palace #square #RoyalPalace #Phnom #Penh #citywalk #oldman
An evening where a sudden change to rainy clouds added heavy blue tone to the Ton-Le Sap river walk.
And some angry skies, indeed...for those who spot such pareidolian patterns.
But the evening dinner boats are ready for an evening with some colourful partying on the river.
#riverside #walk #phnompenh #river #riverboats #blue #sky #tonlesap #mekong #evening #eveningwalk #2019CE #pareidolia #stormy #rainy #clouds #Royal #Palace #square #RoyalPalace #Phnom #Penh #citywalk #oldman
Late afternoon at the meeting point of mighty Mekong and vital Tonle Sap rivers.
Clouds warn of a potential wet evening in the capital of Cambodia.
Telling of a hot and clear blue day nearing its end.
#phnompenh #Cambodia #mekong #tonlesap #river #royal #square #2019CE #afternoon #boats #riverboat #meetingpoint #Royal #Palace #FrontOfRoyalPalace #RoyalPalace #Phnom #Penh
Clouds warn of a potential wet evening in the capital of Cambodia.
Telling of a hot and clear blue day nearing its end.
#phnompenh #Cambodia #mekong #tonlesap #river #royal #square #2019CE #afternoon #boats #riverboat #meetingpoint #Royal #Palace #FrontOfRoyalPalace #RoyalPalace #Phnom #Penh
Sharing a bird’s view
A Royal Golden lion sharing a bird’s view on Tonle Sap and Mekong river meeting, in front of the Royal Square and Royal Castle in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
#Tonle #Sap #Mekong #river #phnompenh #meeting #bird #dove #Cambodia #Kampuchea #capitalcity #mightyrivers #Royal #Palace #RoyalPalace #square #Royalsquare #2019CE #Phnom #Penh
A Royal Golden lion sharing a bird’s view on Tonle Sap and Mekong river meeting, in front of the Royal Square and Royal Castle in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
#Tonle #Sap #Mekong #river #phnompenh #meeting #bird #dove #Cambodia #Kampuchea #capitalcity #mightyrivers #Royal #Palace #RoyalPalace #square #Royalsquare #2019CE #Phnom #Penh
The mini-guard at the mini-ATM
Feeling safer already.
The geckos and lizzards are everywhere in Cambodia. Mostly useful animals, since they hunt and eat insects, mosquitoes included.
Unfortunately they also crap like troopers.
Cannot have it all, I guess. But I prefer geckos to mosquitoes any day.
#lizzard #gecko #fighter #phnompenh #Cambodia #animals #2019CE #Phnom #Penh #citylife #citywalk #fauna
Feeling safer already.
The geckos and lizzards are everywhere in Cambodia. Mostly useful animals, since they hunt and eat insects, mosquitoes included.
Unfortunately they also crap like troopers.
Cannot have it all, I guess. But I prefer geckos to mosquitoes any day.
#lizzard #gecko #fighter #phnompenh #Cambodia #animals #2019CE #Phnom #Penh #citylife #citywalk #fauna
Top gold
The pagoda complex Wat Sampeou/Sompov at the top of Phnom Sampeou, "Ship mountain", outside Battambang is a concentrated area of temples and variations. With a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside.
Walk up, or get a driver. It is worth it. But bevare of the monkeys, they are overly friendly because they expect to get, or steal, food.
At the top of the stairs for those who decide to walk up, you are greeted with this gate and the golden lotus leaf with a wanderer in center.
The caves on this and the other small mountain hills in this cluster carry with it stories of tradition, happiness and deep tragedy. It is worth spending some time walking these hills.
And by sunset, you should take a seat at the foot of the hills, near the bat cave. There you can see thousands of bats leave for the nights hunt. It is a fantastic sight because of the amounts of hunting animals.
Then, go back to Battambang for the night, and enjoy food at one of the open air restaurants near the river.
#battambang #batcave #PhnomSampeou #watsampeou #stupas #temple #gold #bluesky #2019ce #roadtrip #countryside #Phnom #Sompov
The pagoda complex Wat Sampeou/Sompov at the top of Phnom Sampeou, "Ship mountain", outside Battambang is a concentrated area of temples and variations. With a fantastic view to the surrounding Cambodian countryside.
Walk up, or get a driver. It is worth it. But bevare of the monkeys, they are overly friendly because they expect to get, or steal, food.
At the top of the stairs for those who decide to walk up, you are greeted with this gate and the golden lotus leaf with a wanderer in center.
The caves on this and the other small mountain hills in this cluster carry with it stories of tradition, happiness and deep tragedy. It is worth spending some time walking these hills.
And by sunset, you should take a seat at the foot of the hills, near the bat cave. There you can see thousands of bats leave for the nights hunt. It is a fantastic sight because of the amounts of hunting animals.
Then, go back to Battambang for the night, and enjoy food at one of the open air restaurants near the river.
#battambang #batcave #PhnomSampeou #watsampeou #stupas #temple #gold #bluesky #2019ce #roadtrip #countryside #Phnom #Sompov
When you have temple and teeth
Some of the temples and pagodas are marvels of intrinsic details, but sometimes the cohabitants are, too.
The monkeys at most of these sites are peaceful, knowing they are safe and have access to food and water. But they are also nosy and cheeky, and any seasoned traveller know to keep their belongings, food and water well contained or hidden around these taily rascals.
Even if they are small, they are strong and have sharp teeth. So there is no use picking a fight.
Another thing is the small numbers of some of these monkey groups, causing some problems with inbreeding due to small gene pools. We are talking severe Habsburger jaw and bulbous lips, to use a European reference to tragedy and disaster when science is absent. I have observed this inbreeding problem decrease over the last few years, as the caretaking of these animals at these cultural heritage sites improves.
But the monkeys also ad personality and scale to these photos. So I would miss having them around, if they where to disappear.
#roadtrip #kampuchea #macaque #monkey #guardian #cambodia #2016CE #temple #pagoda #teeth #buddhism #trek #hill #mountains #PhnomSompov #Battambang #Phnom #Sampeau
Some of the temples and pagodas are marvels of intrinsic details, but sometimes the cohabitants are, too.
The monkeys at most of these sites are peaceful, knowing they are safe and have access to food and water. But they are also nosy and cheeky, and any seasoned traveller know to keep their belongings, food and water well contained or hidden around these taily rascals.
Even if they are small, they are strong and have sharp teeth. So there is no use picking a fight.
Another thing is the small numbers of some of these monkey groups, causing some problems with inbreeding due to small gene pools. We are talking severe Habsburger jaw and bulbous lips, to use a European reference to tragedy and disaster when science is absent. I have observed this inbreeding problem decrease over the last few years, as the caretaking of these animals at these cultural heritage sites improves.
But the monkeys also ad personality and scale to these photos. So I would miss having them around, if they where to disappear.
#roadtrip #kampuchea #macaque #monkey #guardian #cambodia #2016CE #temple #pagoda #teeth #buddhism #trek #hill #mountains #PhnomSompov #Battambang #Phnom #Sampeau
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