A note on sharing photos of young people: I try to avoid sharing fresh photos of recognizable children public in SoMe, because they need some (...) privacy and they or their guardians should have a say. There is after all a lot of weirdos using these services as well. But after some time has gone by, and they have time to presumably grow older and change as healthy children do, I find it safe to share what I consider quality moments.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/skills-advice/privacy-child
Girl with the red ruby ring
The Lotus Pond Temple, Prasat Beng Mealea, was build about the same time as Angkor Wat, near the sacred Kulen Mountain.
We where a group of visitors seeking shelter for a sudden downpour. And this local girl was silently and curiously observing the various slightly soaked people.
With a portrait pose.
The Lotus Pond Temple was added to the list of tentative World Heritage Sites in 2020.
#Ancient #bengmealea #Cambodia #goldring #siemreap #worldculturalheritage
Greetings from Granny Sampov
Met this not easily impressed lady macaque in the temple complex on top of Phnom Sampov, outside Battambang.
Somehow she reminds me of certain family. Namely the ones who always wonders why younger family members haven’t moved back, and why they’re not married yet. With an added advice to settle down and start a proper family.
Phnom Sampov are known for its bat cave. But there is much more to see.
#battambang #batcave #PhnomSampov #granny #visitcambodia #macaque
Late sunset dinner and snacks
Phnom Krom is one of three main hills framing the core parts of the Angkor former imperial capital.
Along the dwindling road leading up to the hill top, these small motorbike sales shops are abundant, selling food, drinks, snacks, picnic mats.
The customers are local khmer and visitors who enjoy dinner or snacks while watching the sunset over Tonle Sap lake.
And socialising, of course.
A ladybird beetle for big luck
This large ladybird beetle was a visitor next to me enjoying morning coffee. A forecast of a lucky day. Heading out to visit the Angkor Archaeological Park is always a happy experience.
TM: Biodiversity
There are 15 registered variants of Ladybug or Ladybird beetles in Cambodia. Probably there are many more.
When it comes to biodiversity, Cambodia is a well known hotspot in SEA.
#coccinellidae #goodluck #Harmonia #axyridis #visitcambodia #Ladybug #visitsiemreap
Colourful food in the making
Along the small inlets and between the rice fields along Siem Reap river down to Phnom Krom and the Tonle Sap lake, some local restaurateurs build these small huts on stilts in the background.
A family or travel party can order food and drinks, and relax in the shadow of the hut with a view to this tranquil landscape.
And the food and drinks are locally sourced and of high quality. With choices.
#Cambodia #Khmer #food #delicious #offthebeatentrack #visitsiemreap
