Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm was definitely the highlight of the day, it really stood out in Angkor Park. Hidden deep in the jungle, we made our way and parked our bikes where a couple of tuktuk drivers were also parked. As we made our way deeper into the woods, we started to hear music. Just around the corner was a small band playing Cambodian traditional instruments, some of them were even handicapped, so we left a small donation for the relaxing atmosphere and continued on. The temple was still mostly empty surprisingly, what makes Ta Prohm truly unique was the vegetation growing out of everywhere. Almost like the temple and the jungle were merging into one. It had numerous humongous trees perched on top of various parts of the temple. The vibes here were so different compared to any other temple we visited that day, the energy was immense, like we were no longer in Angkor Park. There were moss covering almost every wall and these white trees and its roots that seemed to twist and turn into various shapes, swallowing the temple whole. It really made me wonder just how did things end up the way they did and how long did it take to even reach this state? I saw a person who was definitely on magic mushrooms talking or having a telepathic conversation with one of the trees, the guy was obviously tripping as he laid on one of the blocks. It made me quite jealous to be honest as it would have been an amazing experience for sure. It had started to rain for a bit too, I was afraid it would continue for the rest of the day but after a short but sudden downpour, it cleared out and we were back to smooth sailing.Read more