Cambodia Day 4 part g

> We did a fly by past Ta Som Temple ( sorry, no pics ) to end up climbing East Mebon Temple built and dedicated in 953 AD. The unique feature of this temple are the elephants proudly stationed on each corner of each of the 3 levels. Of course we had to climb to the top then scoot our way down. East Mebon is a 10th century temple if Angkor built by King Rajendravarman. It stands on an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and honors the parents of this king. It is built in the north-south axis with Pre Rup, Rajendravarman's state temple (we visited this temple next) and on the east-west axis with Phimeanakas palace temple ( will visit tomorrow). Our last 6th and last temple of the day is Pre Rup. The Hindu sunset temple built and dedicated in 961 AD. It is now past 5:00 and very obviously a gathering place to watch the sunset. The place was jammed with people and not good light to take many photos. We gave it consideration to stay but then the realization hit. We would have to scale back down the nearly vertical steps in the dark...and with 100's of people. The look on Carol's face was priceless. She was MORE than willing to leave before dark. ☺️