Rainbow Bridge
The Rainbow Bridge connects the mainland to Angkor Wat over the moat
West Entrance
A view of the west entrance from across the moat and from the Rainbow Bridge
West Entrance CLoseup
A closeup view of the west entrance to feature the palmyra palms (borassus) and naga balustrades
Avenue of Angkor
A view through the west entrance and looking down The Avenue of Angkor towards Angkor Wat in the distance
Angkor Wat Shrine
A lovely couple praying at a shrine inside Angkor Wat near the Terrof Honor
The Avenue of Angkor in the blistering sun in the afternoon with many tourists making their way to and from
North Library
The North Library sitting in the courtyard of Angkor Wat (built in pairs it matches the South Library)
North Library Entrance
Entrance to the North Library
Library Doorway
An ornate library doorway featuring spindle colonettes and symmetrical precision
Angkor Wat from The Reflection Pond
A view of Angkor Wat from the Northern Reflection pond in the stifling afternoon heat.
Norther Reflection Pond Shore
A view of the shore of the Northern Reflection Pond which I knew the following morning would become my key spot for setup, I marked it mentally.
Angkor Shade
I spent many short trips to these vendors at Angkor Wat to enjoy their food, drinks, and friendliness to avid the heat and be in the shade. It is vital.
Angkor Trees
A view of the tall trees of the inner courtyard at Angkor Wat that offer shade and places to play for the children
Angkor Tree Closeup
A massive tree (unsure of the species) that offered much shade. I sat under this tree for a few minutes to enjoy the view and the cooler setting.
Angkor Wat Lunch
A fried rice at Angkor Wat, it was also delicious.
Avenue of Angkor Closer
Drawing closer to the entrance of Angkor Wat along the avenue
Avenue of Angkor Portrait
A portrait view to show the height of Angkor Wat and the palmyra palms
Angkor Wat Main Entrance
The main entrance to Angkor Wat closeup
Angkor Halls
Hallway and doors with aspara carvings
Angkor Prang
One of the five prangs of the Angkor Wat quincunx
The Bakan View
A view from the Bakan down The Avenue of Angkor looking west
Buddha and Nagas
A large Buddha statue with nagas behind
Prang Stairs
A very steep staircase looking down from one of the prang
Prang Stairs Up
Tourists traverse the steep stairs of the prang
Sunset Nears
A view from the Norther Reflection Pond of Angkor Wat in the late afternoon sun approaching sunset.
