Angkor Wat is the crown jewel of the Angkorian complex. We rose well before dawn to arrive at the site to witness this beautiful view as the day was being born.

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The perfectly symmetrical towers of Angkor Wat reflecting in the pool with lotus flowers barely visible

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The sun peeking out from behind one of the towers

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An adjacent building to the main temple of Angkor Wat

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Climbing the steep stairs to the towers of Angkor Wat

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The view of the grounds from the towers of Angkor Wat

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Another view of one of the towers of Angkor Wat

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Looking back at Angkor Wat as we departed

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The next morning we arrived early to see the Angkor Thom temple

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An example of the intricate stone work that covers all of the Angkorian temples

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The walls are covered with depictions of life in the 11th and 12th centuries

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Imagine the work to build this structure.

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And here is our team with whom we enjoyed traveling. Front left to right: Andrew Scothern, Julie Martens, Rainer Martens, Back left to right: Chris Halbert, Jack Halbert, and Anita Scothern.

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