I took this photo while standing on top of an old, ruined temple in the countryside in Cambodia. The sunset was spectacular, and we could see across a really wide area of jungle. The sound of the insects was very mysterious, almost like some kind of machine. They must have been a similar creature to cicadas though.
Angkor Wat was very near this place too. If you have a chance, I really recommend you go there. There is a strange sense of something "special" as you approach it. It's hard to describe, but you might feel how wonderful the Khmer culture must have been. The Khmers came from present day Cambodia, but ruled a huge Asian empire from about 900 A.D.- 1400. The stone walls of Angkor Wat are decorated with countless carvings showing events from the daily lives of the people.
This picuture is very beautiful and impressive!!
ReplyDeleteIf I will have a chance, I want to go there.
I have never visited countries in Asia (also Europe, North America and south america).
ReplyDeleteI am often recommended that Asian countries have many different, unique cultures.
So I'd like to visit where you did like the picture someday.