Day at the Temple

I spent Saturday as a tourist! I hired a tuk tuk driver, and went to some of the many temples they have around. They are amazing! And, they're everywhere! You can be driving down the street, and see an anciet temple in front of you. Most of the temples were built during the 11th century, when this area served as the central political powere for all of Asia. Most of the temples were built as Budhist temples, the dominant religion at the time. Some were later converted in to Hindu temples. Most were badly damaged during the Khmer Rouge. You can see bullet holes in walls, and most statues and budhas don't have heads or arms. Some still worship at these temples. There are many monks there praying. A couple burned incense and said a prayer for me.