Day 2
These are the pictures from my second day at Angkor. If this is the first you're seeing this, read the posting below this one for Day 1 pictures.
Here is a link to another illustrated map of Angkor
Did you know that Angkor is actually inspired by Hinduism? The Khmer people are a combination of Asian and Indian ancestry which is why they worshipped Hinduism and their skin is darker than the other Southeast Asians. Buddhism came a few hundred years later. Nevertheless, I like this picture with the monks.
Bayon is famous for the carved faces in the stone. They are supposed to be of the Khmer King who had Bayon built. He must have been pretty full of himself. 
Baphuon
In its heyday, this was one of the biggest and most impressive buildings in Angkor. Unfortunately it needs of a massive makeover. They say that the Khmer Rouge tried to rebuild it but screwed it up even worse. You aren't allowed on because of current reconstruction efforts.
One of the problems is that when the Khmer Rouge took the blocks down to rebuild it they didn't properly record which piece went where. Its like a huge pile of Legos but the instruction book is missing.
Now they are trying to catalogue the blocks with numbers like this. You might notice that on all of the blocks in Angkor there are these holes drilled into them. Wooden poles were put through the holes and that's how they carried the blocks around and put them into place.
Terrace of the Elephants
This was the viewing area for parades and big events. 
This scaffolding is built around the tree because it will be cut down. They cut the tree up in chunks and carefully bring down each piece so they don't damage the blocks.
Monkeys are cool
I can't remember what is one is called.
These statues line up at the entrance to Angkor Thom.
The entry is so narrow that only one lane of traffic can fit through.
Phnom Bakheng
This place is set up on a hill and provides a great view. Tourists gather here like cattle at sunset to take pictures. 
Its a pretty serious hike getting to the top.
If you are lazy and pathetic you can pay fifteen bucks to ride a elephant up to the top. Poor elephants must hate tourists.
I raced this kid up to the top. I let him win....really.
He cheated! Dammit.
After the sun goes down the packs of tourists have to stumble down these steps in the dark. I avoided the mess but it might've been fun to watch the people freak out.
Ooooohhhhmmmmm
Nice view.
Day 2 fini
-Thanks again-
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