Thread: Cambodia

Originally Posted by terry57

This building was a gift from napolean 111. Dont know why though.

The Napoleon Pavillion was built in Egypt to celebrate the opening of the suez canal. The letter N was emblazoned onto the doors and other parts of the building. After the inauguration of the canal Napoleon had no further use for the pavilion. The letter N everywhere was a problem so he gave it to King Norodom of Cambodia.

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Thanks for that info and that explains it then.

Looks very out of place and a bunch of flowers would of done the trick.

Great thread Tezza.

Originally Posted by terry57

Saw this building last month and it's now in tatters, very poorly maintained, and quite out of place too.

This photograph of yours well illustrates the use of laterite and sandstone. Sometimes they used the laterite structurally as foundation, paving or in walls later covered by a veneer(?) of sandstone. Sometimes it seems as if they've used it architecturally; its coarse structure contrasting nicely with the fine grained sandstone. (Of course, we don't know if the laterite we see in the walls above was meant to be exposed, or covered with plaster or sandstone. Anyway, I like the look now.)

Note to Jet: The laterite I posed before is indeed sitting in my new carport....

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I thought my references were correct when they mentioned sandstone, its obviously a sandstone and laterite combination.

Yup, we have to go . . . but how suitable is it to take twi kids along (18months and 10 years?)

brilliant pictures - can I print yours if mine don't turn out as well as yours?

Originally Posted by panama hat

Yup, we have to go . . . but how suitable is it to take twi kids along (18months and 10 years?)

brilliant pictures - can I print yours if mine don't turn out as well as yours?

Yes, you can print my pictures if you please.

To be perfectly honest with you,
forget trying to bring the baby as its a hard slog touring these ruins and you must put in a big day to see it.

Simply too hard department to bring a child of that age along and could possibly ruin the whole experience.

Bloody hot as well with all the climbing, thats why you need to buy a 3 day pass and then you can plan your trip and do it at a relaxed pace over a few days.

Spend the extra money, get a driver and a guide to take you around.

At times you will want to just sit under a tree and absorb the sight before you and this is the best way to take it all in and appreciate it .

as far as a ten year old goes, i feel he's old enough to tag along and could possibly enjoy it.

one things for sure, he will sleep well that night.

have a good trip.

Thanks so much for sharing your great Photos with us.

Cheers Tells.

I guess we'll have to wait a few years for it then . . . we have no family here to leave the little one with.

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If thats the case,
you could do it by hiring an car and a guide and just going around very slowly over a few days.

Your wife could stay with the baby at the base of the monuments and you and the young fella could go for a climb.

Bring a sturdy pram and that would do the trick.

I imagine a baby of that age would be sleeping most of the time anyway and its really no reason to not go if this is your only option.

Have a good trip.

yes..they have sweet home~~~ have dreamming!!!

many thanks for your Angkor Wat, Cambodia pic & explain!!!

Originally Posted by terry57

Originally Posted by panama hat

Yup, we have to go . . . but how suitable is it to take twi kids along (18months and 10 years?)

brilliant pictures - can I print yours if mine don't turn out as well as yours?

as far as a ten year old goes, i feel he's old enough to tag along and could possibly enjoy it.

one things for sure, he will sleep well that night.

I think it would be good for an energetic 10 year old boy, there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, if he is into this type of thing.


Reminds me of when I was there in Angkor. There were some begging boys doing the rounds.

One thing I learned from my travels in India was not to give money to the begging boys, as they would inform their friends then the next thing you know, you are surrounded by a mob of begging kids.

Anyway, when the three begging boys at angkor came to me, I used this tactic by ignoring them, but they were very persistent and followed me. Then they must have somehow called their mates, so now I have a bunch of dawdling kids following me all around the temples, I tried to walk away quickly but the little buggers chased me. This went on for about 30 minutes. At one stage I offered to give them some money, and I did give it, but they still followed me.

I had to go back to my motorbike taxi to getaway from them. I got the last laugh in the end as I sped away

The begging / touting situation is much more under control these days. Vendors and beggars have certain designated areas that they're forbidden from straying from. Only some of the more minor temples have more of this "free for all" type of thing going on.

Amazing pics terry.. I like the shots of Angkor Wat where you used the door as a frame! Thanks for sharing. On my list for sure.

It makes me wish that I had spent more time there, and is on my go back to list. good photos thanks for the reminder.

The Broken Bricks in PP is the best chill out bar known to man.

Great pics,these bring back so many memories. Thanks

I plan to go to Cambodia next year but now not sure yet. Money would be a problem again.

It sure is a must do. And I will. Thanks for sharing.

Originally Posted by mad_dog

The Broken Bricks in PP is the best chill out bar known to man.

I'll pop in on Sunday if I remember.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by mad_dog

The Broken Bricks in PP is the best chill out bar known to man.

I'll pop in on Sunday if I remember.

The owner is a real scholar and gentleman. He has great knoweldge of politics and is always very chatty