Katie wanted to go back to the hotel for a rest and do more work so I went to Angkor Wat I hired a guide who was very nice.
Constructed between 1113 and 1150 it is believed to be the biggest religious monument ever built and covers 81 hectares.
It is different to most temples as it faces west the direction of death – however it is now thought of as being for Vishnu who also is associated with the west.
Much of the statues and structure had been destroyed or taken during the time of civil war in the 1970’s hense the reason many of the lions are missing their faces. You can still see bullet holes in the walls around the temple.
Bullet holes were everywhere 
It has 5 different entrances depending on your status – the Kings uses the central one, workers, then common people. Outside the temple are libraries and swimming pools for the common people.
Commoners swimming pool before Angkor Wat 
Gatehouse to Angkor Wat
Inside are the Kings pools – 5 in total representing the 5 elements – 4 being the normal – earth, fire, water and wind but buddhism has a 5th Void (ether).
In the centre of Angkor Wat is a large tower only used by the high priests and the King himself. There were also pools here for the King to bathe.
There were over 1000 statues of bhudda and other religious people but most were taken during the civil war in 1970’s.
There were a staggering 1000 sq metres of amazing wall carvings all round the temple walls they are the longest in the world. They were created in the 13th century and depict stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as legends of Vishnu
It was so hot that I headed back to the hotel to go in the pool where me and Katie had some lovely cocktails – pina colada as normal for me (anyone who knows me knows they are my favourite) Katie had the hotels signature one which I have no idea what was in it !!
