By Brigid McCaffery
On Thursday (yesterday), we all woke up at 4:45am, and
despite being a little groggy, made our way to Angkor Wat to see the sunrise.
When we arrived it was still pitch black and we walked through a gorgeous
stone gate to be able to see the reflection of the sun rising. We all sat down and
enjoyed the peace and quiet, as we pondered the beauty of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. That tranquility was soon interrupted by Noah’s audible flatulence. Our whole group got a few stares from the fellow tourists and we all burst into
laughter. After ten minutes, everyone’s attention shifted to the beautiful sky
changing colors over Angkor Wat. The view was truly breathtaking and we all enjoyed
leaning against the wall of temple gate while the sky shifted from a dark yellow, to pink, to
blue.
Later that day, after breakfast, a solid day of work at the school, and
a few hours of rest at the hotel, we made our way back to Angkor Wat and Dr.
Romeyn and Mr. Kosey surprised us all with a balloon ride over the temple. A
few of us were terrified, but the experience was amazing. We looked over Angkor
Wat and all of Siem Reap in awe.
After the balloon ride, we took a
tour of Angkor Wat and climbed steep stairs to the top of the temple. The view
from the temple was so pretty and the temple itself was astonishing. It is
unbelievable to think that such a gorgeous structure could be built more than 1,000 years ago. We stayed at Angkor Wat until the sun set, and then paid our respects
to Buddha by lighting incense next to him and bowing.
These pictures are truly beautiful and yes breathtaking. Elephant and balloon rides, there is no shortage of unexpected and exciting things to experience there.
ReplyDeleteThat's right Noah, let it out, there's no need to hold it! With all of the peculiar foods that you all have been eating, a little flatulence is par for the course...although I wouldn't wanna be your roommate Lol! Have fun and keep the stories coming!!
Just when we thought that you've had the most amazing experience Cambodia has to offer-along comes another. These photos truly are breathtaking and the description gives us a true feel for the sunrise's beauty. What an incredible day filled with goodworks and Angkor Wat!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable!! I am so excited for all you all. What amazing things you are getting to do. Memories to last a life time. I love Brigid's descriptive words. For example, Blake and Brooke's brother loved the use of flatulence instead the the more boring "fart." We are cracking up. The happy group continues to be happy!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Thank you. Thank you. For the great photos, blogs and inspiration. I feel inner peace just looking at that sunrise -- and to think you were back there at sunset. What a long but amazing day. Kudos to the task master who says "no sleeping in-we have a sunrise to see." Sleep--that is for long plane rides home :) Keep the great photos and blog posts coming. They mean so much. Warmly, Mary Anne Hansan
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and experiences. Noah, we are so proud. Thankfully you didn't create an international incedent! We apologize to all mankind... Have fun!
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