Wire

Yes, that is a ceiling fan being held up by a piece of wire. Right over my head. I wouldn't have noticed, but it made a clatter when they started it.

Banteay Srei

I went to Banteay Srei today and dragged my tripod along. It was noon and not many people were there, so I had no trouble setting up and using the tripod. I am not sure how much good it did, though, since it was so bright I couldn't see the screen on my camera to focus and had to look through the viewfinder. Of course, I could have let the camera focus, but that would have taken all the fun out of it.

Tomorrow I am going to the Roluos Group of structures. I did not see those on previous visits, so that will be new to me.

Angkor

I was last here in 2001 and, let me tell you, things have changed. There are many more hotels in Siem Reap and many more tourists crowding into the sites. I think that most tourists stay in big hotels and are on tours. The largest nationality by far are the Chinese, who all seem to be on a tour of some sort.
The nice thing about tours is that they are on a schedule, so if they are blocking that perfect shot, they soon move on. I visited The Bayon, Ta Prom, and went to Angkor Wat at midday, which made sure that there were not many people there. I like hot weather but most tourists don't. I am writing this at 7:30 p.m. and it is close to 100 degrees.
I plan to go to Banteay Srei tomorrow. MC and Laurie (and Betsy?) will remember it as the jewel of a temple that it is. It is really small but elaborately carved. Maybe I can get there before the tour groups.

At the Bayon

Mr. Whippy?

Elephant Terrace

For Laurie

Pub Street

This didn't exist in 2001 or 1999.