Today we got up at 4:45 to go to Ankgor Wat temple, (a world heritage site) and watch the sun rise over it. Very kewl idea. However, there weren't amazing pictures that came out of the sunrise, besides me meeting a horse, because the heat and humidity was creating a fog like symptom in the sky.
Also, the angle we were sitting at, the sun rose over some scaffolding. I actually found that amusing, and maybe one or two of my shots came out well.
After the sun was up, we the8 n walked through the temple. Some one said the temperature was 35* (c) or a whopping 95* (f)... So... the temple was hoooottttttttt. It makes me wonder everytime I see these giant temples, or the pyramids in Egypt, how the heck were they made? And, also, the worlds temperture, has not changed that wildly, that it was 95* (f) 500 years ago too, and thats hot to be lugging aroudn rocks by hand. ugh.
We came back to the hotel, and i grabbed breakfast and a nap in the ACed room... it was quite lovely. Then was up and went to Mail stuff back to the states... but apparently, Cambodia only mails packages on MOnday.... and since today was Friday... I lost. During the adventure though, I got lost, and had to ask my way to the post office, and a lovely security guard from the bank, got out his motorbike, had me hop on the back and drove me to the office. That was pretty exciting and terrifying all at the same time.
Around 2, we went to go see more temples. I have to say, I was more impressed by Egypt's temples then Cambodia's. Both are in ruins, but Egypt's were prettier, and there were more cravings... and maybe... it was because I wasn't as frigin' hot as I was today. Nearly 100* (f).
But, i went to the temple that was featured in Tomb Raider... perhaps I would have been more excited, if I had seen the movie.
Came back to the hotel and went for a swim. Soooo wonderful.
Tonight is the last day of the first part of the tour, so 1/2 the people are leaving tomorrow morning. We get new people tomorrow night.
Tonight should be a fun dinner out on the town, and make for great group shots.
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