Greetings @storiesoferne, a great tour of the Angkor temple, the pictures are spectacular, the sculptures of the smiling faces are a little scary; I love to explore and observe carefully. In this place I take it very calmly hahaha the statues seem to come to life and go out to chase the visitors, if I were there I would run very fast I think the statues do not reach me and I do not say that as a joke, when it comes to saving your life the forces and adrenaline do their best work, if I have the opportunity to visit this place, I observe in detail the writing, it must have a great story to tell.
My favorite part is the entrance of the temple contrasts perfectly with the environment, I think that the origin of the smiling faces is closely linked to the gods of the primitive tribes that inhabited this area, it is admirable the work they did to build these statues with stones, if they knew how to do their job.
The motorcycles are curious,do they rent them to tourists,how long is the ride to the temple,thanks for sharing your adventure in this striking and mysterious temple.
Blessings!
Thanks a lot dear @belkyscabrera for consistently following my exciting adventures around the world! Whether they're about travel, history, culture, and most especially, architecture, there's a strong sense of accomplishment for immersing in these incredible experiences. 👍
Precisely, the smiling face-towers of Bayon Temple are what made this heritage site enigmatic. Since we don't have enough historical data to explain their symbolisms, meanings and implications, we can only theorize. And your smart speculation about them being gods of primitive tribes could most likely be one probable explanation. If you had the chance to be in their actual presence, it would pretty much have felt that way too. So why not travel to Siem Reap for a first-hand personal encounter, right? 😁
The motorcycles with attached carriages are locally known as Tuk-Tuks in Cambodia. These modes of public transportation are quite popular in Asia as their fares are reasonably priced and are practical means for commuters to traverse the host location. Apart from their roles for local commutes, these units are also available for rent. And this was exactly what I did during my adventures there. Truly grateful for your sincere interest and valuable time in digesting my content. Have an enjoyable one. More blessings! 😊
Visiting the temple and seeing first hand the smiling statues would be a great adventure with a bit of mystery, the motorcycle ride I imagine must be spectacular, the fact that the cabin has no side glass allows a wide view of the landscape and to observe the vegetation and the environment while you head to the temple, certainly the perfect place for adventurers and travel lovers @storiesoferne.
Happy weekend with your family!
Absolutely dear @belkyscabrera. The temple ruins of Siem Reap is without a doubt an ideal environment for adventurers! Blessings! 😊🙏