Few landmarks are as recognizable and awe-inspiring at the Angkor temples in Siem Reap, Cambodia. These incredible religious structures were built in the 12th century, originally as places of Hindu worship, but have since been adopted by the Buddhists of Cambodia & beyond. Angkor Wat is so much more than just one temple, but a… Continue reading Sunrise at Angkor Wat
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Art, Horror & Religion
Skulls. Demons. Screams of anguish. Body parts strewn about. Horns. Dragons. These are things I associate with horror movies & haunted houses, not religious temples. But this is exactly what I encountered at Chiang Rai’s Wat Rong Kuhn, or White Temple. From afar, this structure looks elegant & shapely, with exotic architectural curves perhaps crafted of snow… Continue reading Art, Horror & Religion
An American Mom in Asia 