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HELLO from Siem Reap, Angkor Wat! The Khmers had one great dynasty back in the 800's
to 1400's, and then..did the people and the land just took a long snooze? The magnificent Angkor Wat Temple was
left to be swallowed up by trees and devoured by the jungle. In more recent history, the tour guide explained, the
government just gave the whole country to the French. Unbelievably, when they asked for it back, the French gave
it back. Now the country survived Khmer Rouge and begins to heal. Time to go see Angkor Wat. Tomorrow
will be in Hanoi. 11/12/08.
| The emperor's face is on every buddha. |
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| Scenic road to Angkor Wat. |
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| Town scene. |
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| Tourists |
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