Showing you the height of the temple/moat

A spectacular door!

Entranceway open...should we go in?

Main Library

Common area

Although you can't tell from this photo,
I am up about 5 feet above the moat.
We were there in the dry season.
I can only imagine what it would look like with water

Welcome to Banteay Samre
12th century
named for the Samre people of this region

Come on in...

Banteay Srei is known for its intricate carvings

This corner stone shows a Warrior Elephant 

Archway into the temple grounds

Panoramic view of the temple

Glen and I being tourists

Known as the Citadel of Women
or Precious Gem

Welcome to the inner sanctuary of Banteay Srei
built in the 10th century

Dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva

The next morning after over  an hour on a bumpy bus ride (only 30 kms away from the hotel) we arrive
at the next temple
It is very hot and I thought I would rather be back at the pool...

However with the lack of crowds and the Amazing Red sandstone temple
that you see in front of you I quickly changed my mind

Up close and personal with the entrance to the temple