© irene waters 2015
I read Marigold’s response to the 99 word flash fiction which immediately had me remembering my visit to Angkor Wat and surrounds. All well over 100 years old. Indeed this temple, Ta Prohm Temple, was constructed in the 12th and 13th century.
© irene waters 2015
There are fewer Buddhist bas relief narratives here and one theory believes that much of it must have been destroyed by Hindu on the death of Jayavarman VII who had a period of rule where he undertook much building and public works.
© irene waters 2015
© irene waters 2015
The encroaching trees are everywhere. Wikipedia tells of Angkor scholar Maurice Glaize who observed, “On every side, in fantastic over-scale, the trunks of the silk-cotton trees soar skywards under a shadowy green canopy, their long spreading skirts trailing the ground and their endless roots coiling more like reptiles than plants.”
© irene waters 2015
© irene waters 2015
© irene waters 2015
In response to Ed’s Sunday Stills the next challenge
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About Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Amazing building. I haven’t seen that one but did travel to Java’s Borobudur..Another amazing structure.
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I believe there are probably many that have been reclaimed by the jungle and yet to be found. We are lucky to have seen the ones we have. 🙂
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Awesome! You got some great shots while you were there. I’m glad my little story inspired your sunday stills!
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It did inspire me and as it was foremost in my mind at the time I had little choice. Thanks for the reblog and the inspiration.
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Reblogged this on Versus Blurb and commented:
Irene’s response to Ed’s Sunday Stills challenge – she credits my flash fiction as a little inspiration! 😀
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Very special and beautiful post Irene 😀
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Thanks Irene. A special and beautiful place. 🙂
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Wonderful pictures, Irene. I especially like the final shot of the statue peaking out through the roots. 🙂 It looks like an incredible place to visit.
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Yes mind bloggling to think the tree has grown around it and that an opening still lets it be seen. It was an incredible place to visit. Mind boggling to think of the life that used to occur within and outside the walls of the city.
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I just saw you over at Marigold’s place! You do get around!
These photos are gorgeous. I’d love to visit there – one day. 🙂
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Yes I get around. She reblogged me as you know. You’d love it Norah. This temple was actually a university city I believe. I wish we could see into the past and really know what it was like to live there in those days. One day you never know – you may well take a trip…
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Ooh, that does sound interesting. I didn’t realise it was a university city. One day, maybe. I’m not erasing it off the list just yet. 🙂
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All those ghosts learning – I wonder what lesson style they used.
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Interesting question. Lovely to see you have retained your natural curiosity! 🙂
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The world would become a sad place if you were to lose your curiosity. I’d say you have retained yours also.
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I do my best! 🙂
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That’s all you can do. 🙂
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Whooo! I would not want to be there on a dark and forboding night.
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It would be a bit spooky and with the sound of monkey in the jungle noises I know I’d be nervous.
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Amazing 🙂
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Absolutely 🙂
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The roots of the silk cotton trees are frightening. I’m also intrigued by the sculptural head caught within the confines of the tree. Interesting post.
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Thanks Kayti. It was an interesting place.
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Stunning photos Irene. An amazing place.
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Thanks Raewyn. I have to admit it is hard not to take stunning photos when you are presented with a subject like this. Definitely an amazing place.
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That must be an incredible spot to experience. I get excited over 100-year old cabins and the trees growing up in their middles. Both the trees and structure look so ancient that it must feel palpable.
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Yes. It makes you realise how insignificant you are and how nature can wipe out traces of your existence in an incredibly short time.
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