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And the most majestic of all the experiences,

seeing world's largest temple complex

the ANGKOR WAT.

Reaching before dawn, seeing the sunrise there, 

and seeing the ancient Hindu majesty unfold...

Cambodia, you are dearly missed!

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And interestingly, despite the recent history of communist violence 

and damage to many ancient monuments, 

Cambodia has built newer ones too.

This was a recently built Hindu-Buddhist temple.

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The dances are not as great as Indian classical dances

but they are equally ornate.

Also, the dancers are called Apsara (meaning a divine nymph).

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Another beautiful aspect of Cambodia is 

their art and craft work.

The range of artifacts and artisans in the workshop

and the details by the excellent English speaking guides

made us want to buy so many of their pieces.

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The Samudra-Manthan legend is so well-spread through the whole country,

you can find instances and references to that anywhere...

like we found it on a river bridge, where the railing is designed as

Devs on one side and Danavs on the other.

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Cambodia has had a history of communist violence and a civil-war. 

As a result, you would find such groups in many places - 

people who have lost limbs in landmine blasts.

Now, they play music, sell CDs, and 

advocate the cause of landmine ban. 

It was tragic, horrific, and angering all at the same time. 

And yet, typical to Cambodia, they bore their wounds with much laughter and spread joy.

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Outside India, I absolutely loved Cambodia. 

It is a beautiful country - clean, safe, sweet, and 

full of range of amusements like nowhere else...

June is the month to recall some good clicks from Cambodia!!