On our way, we passed some local people planting and plowing rice in the rice fields.
Local people hanging out in a tuk tuk.
We began our walk up the path to Ta Prohm. Brandon had taken to Mr. F.
We passed some local people playing music.
Ta Prohm was a Buddhist monastery built in the mid 12th to early 13th centuries. What makes Ta Prohm so different is that there is massive fig and silk cotton tree overgrowth. Ta Prohm is intentionally left partially unrestored, and this makes the complex feel very jungle-like. I thought that there was something peaceful and private about coming upon these ruins in the jungle.
Also, the temple Ta Prohm was used as a location in the movie Tomb Raider!
This is the tree where Steven's ITP group posed for a picture three years ago. Now the tree, as well as many other areas of Ta Prohm, have been roped off. Fortunate for the preservation of the ruins, although the area looked a little less natural with the ropes.
Can you find the hidden face?
There it is! A closer look at the face.
Brandon was getting back to his old self after being sick. I also think he was very relieved to have some shade and overcast weather. Much cooler!
Cambodian people are so beautiful.
After Ta Prohm, we stopped by Banteay Kdei. This complex is very similar to Ta Prohm, largely unrestored.
Baby bump! Mommy is 17 weeks along with #2!
Can I take this little fellow home?
There was a beautiful reservoir behind Banteay Kdei.
We headed back to the hotel where Steven had a nice massage while Brandon and I rested. We were much anticipating our afternoon trip to Angkor Wat!!!
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