We LOVE it here at Banteay Srey, little in scale, but great in its impression.
The place was build using pink sandstone which has much a softer texture than gray-ish stone used at Angkor Wat. Limited by size and restricted to certain location during the time of construction, Banteay Srei instead received very care attention at the stone carving. The depth of such carving is just magnificent! It's very overwhelming! (Jill has better pictures that portray such beauty.)
Apsara here is known to be very well carved and received a worldly attention of being the Asian version of the famous Mona Lisa.
After lunch, we distanced ourselves into the area of Kbal Spean.
It was more like a mini hiking up the not-too-steep mountain to witness stone carving under water. This is man-made though. There are huge amount of stones in this area (of course, the ones used for building Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom were also taken from here.) And it was meant to be something parallel to the natural sacred river of India.
At the time of the year that we went, there was only little rainfall and hence the river and waterfall were nearly drained.
Along the trail, we could see these trees with outstanding red painting. Yes, you're suggested not to wander out of the prepared routes as there is still a high possibility to run into active landmines.
Our 3rd day in Siem Reap was the national election day of Cambodia. Our tour guide came to pick us up after the election. At the election booth exit, all electors were to dip their right finger into this color stain, to proof that he/she has already completed with the election. The color stays for another 2 week at the minimun despite how hard you try to wash it away!! Interesting...
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