Laos and Cambodia
During the Tet-holiday (Vietnamese/Chinese New Year) in February 2001, we visited Laos and Cambodia, two neighboring countries. In Laos we visited the capital Vientiane and the beautiful city of Luang Prabang and in Cambodia we stayed in Phnom Penh and went to Angkor, one of the most impressive temple complexes we have ever seen.
Laos
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| Young Buddha at Pha That Luang in Vientiane, Laos (1566 AD) | Pha That Luang, the golden national monument in Vientiane, Laos |
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| Some of the more than 2000 Buddha's at Wat Si Saket temple in Vientiane, Laos (1818 AD) | Stairs in Luang Prabang, Laos |
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| Buddhist temple in Luang Prabang, Laos | Funeral carriage house at Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos (1560 AD) |
Cambodia
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| The famous Foreign Correspondence Club (FCC) in Phnom Penh, one of the most tasteful bars we have ever seen. | In front of the throne hall of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1813 AD) |
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| Jasper amazed by the statue of the mythological bird Phoenix, in front of the national parliament (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) | Entrance to the temple complex of Angkor Wat, built in 1152 AD to honour Vishnu and measuring 1500 by 1300 meters (!) |
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| Elephant ride down from Phnom Bakheng (910 AD) near Angkor Wat | South Gate of the Angkor Thom temple complex (1200 AD) |
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| One of the more than 200 smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara carved in the towers of the temple complex of The Bayon (1200 AD) | Buddhist monks in The Bayon (1200 AD) |
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| The Bayon (1200 AD) | At the Ta Promh temple complex where nature and buildings exist in a delicate harmony. This Buddhist temple was built in 1186 AD and dedicated to the mother of Jayavarman VII. |
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| A fresh break with a 'sour sack' juice at Angkor Wat | Another face of Avalokiteshvara at The Bayon |
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| Between the roots at Preah Khan temple complex (1191 AD) | Another corner of the breathtaking Ta Promh temple complex |
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| Young explorer at the Ta Promh temple complex | Indiana Stevens meets Avalokiteshvara |
