Ta Prohm became a must visit place in Angkor Wat after the movie Tomb Raider, staring Angelina Jolie was filmed there.

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Restoration notice outside Bapuon.

After crossing the first walkway, you will see this before you arrive at the second walkway.

Built around 1060, the temple is currently under restoration.

 A view from the walkway. It was drizzling slightly in the afternoon when I visited the temple. As I walked along, I tried to pictured how life was 1000 years ago during the heydays

Looks like a chile in prayer position.

Children jumping into the pond for a nice dip- the pond is located next to Baphuon.

 Scenery from the terrace:

After visiting Elephant Terrace, we proceed to some stalls located nearby to have our lunch. As we were eating, it suddenly started raining very heavily.  Some of the people selling souveniors opposite quickly wrapped up their items. As it is the rainy season in Angkor, many peddlers were prepared.

I proceed to Bapuon, using my umbrella in the rain. With the cool weather and nice breeze, I quite enjoy the walk. Look out on my next post.

Gate leading to the temple of the Leper King & Elephant Terrace

The wall carvings on the terrace. This was built for one of the kings who was believed to be a leper.

Built in late 12th Century by Jayavarman VII.

Show of marine life and devatas.

Picture above: The top of the picture shows deities carrying swords and devatas. Below the layers are the garudas.

You will see this statue as you climb up the terrace. There are some abnormalities of the statue which later led to the belief that it was the leper king.

A foreigner lady cycling past the terrace. By the way, there are many foreigner women (me included) who cycle around Angkor, some alone.

From there, you can walk to the Elephant Terrace. You will pass by the area like the picture above on your way there.