May 26, 2014

Ta Prohm

When you think of Cambodia, perhaps you first imagine a bygone world patched with poverty; a country you could save as one of the lasts to visit – why hurry? However, if you do go there, especially to Ta Prohm, you start asking yourself: where have I been all this while?! In other words, where can you find an ancient tree growing on a roof, a tree trunk the shape of a heart, or one big enough to give you a hug, or even a ride? The answer lies in the secret ruins of Khmer empire. Never would I have thought that trees can be so amazing, and full of character: