I started to lose track of which site I was at, and I took fewer pictures as the day went on. I wasn’t accustomed to the heat, and even with Pich’s cooler full of water, I had a difficult time staying hydrated. Nevertheless, I enjoyed exploring the temples and hope to return for a longer visit some day.
My favorite temple was Ta Prohm, in part because it represented such a struggle between man and nature. While restoration teams are trying to preserve the temples, Mother Nature makes her presence known as trees grow on and through walls. The trees are as awe-inspiring as the temples.