Cambodia Day 10: Temple Time

The kids were feeling a bit templed-out so we took advantage of being a big group and on Day 10 split up yet again, this time as couples. Alex and Beth spent the morning visiting the "Pink Temple", while Craig and Erin spent the time with the kids around our place doing some swimming and schoolwork. Then, we traded for the late afternoon. Alex and Beth took the kids to see the flying fox bats in the park and the original High Fivers appreciated the chance to visit Ta Prohn without complaining children in tow...

Craig and Erin enjoyed wandering the gorgeous ruin at a leisurely pace and were surprised by how quiet it was at four in the afternoon. Despite having been there before, it still felt like a complete maze of toppled walls, bat-filled doorways, and towering trees. It was magical!

From there, we stopped at two smaller, less-visited temples evident from the sweeping cobwebs in the corners of the entrance ways, and the fluttering butterflies prancing around the vines. 

We took some time by the water to watch the sunset, a cheeky cormorant diving for dinner, and some birds of prey who insisted on flying directly toward the setting sun so it was impossible to identify them. 

On our way back, we noticed the rising moon over Bayon. Our driver let us hop out to take in the moment: the smoke filling the air from a nearby brushfire, the local music, and the darkening sky. 

We finished off the evening with some tasty braised pork ribs, and an evening dip in the pool. We really enjoyed the rare opportunity to have a date night while travelling!