Sit back and take in the scenery

Siem Reap, Cambodia


Sit back and enjoy the scenery... its basically all i can do. You see today was my first day of exploring the mind blowing temples of Angkor Wat. And about 1 hour into it as I climbed the steps to get a better view of the many buddha faces that seem to follow you at Bayon I slipped. And as I slipped I watched the Pentax Optio S5i digital camera that i had aimed to take a picture crash to the ground. just imagine it in slow motion, the camera floating through the air, my lips slowly mouthing the words "Nnnaaahhooooooowwwww"" as I hopelessly tried to reach out for it.

I pulled a severe Lopa. You know....a Lopa. Like when you're walking down the street and trip over that invisible rock, you're pulling a lopa. When you're eating dinner and half your drink seems to be dribbling down your neck - you've just pulled a lopa.

i am a klutz. and i am trying very hard to not bang my head against the wall of a 12th century mahayana buddhist temple. these things happen of course. i mean its been 4 months into my travels and something like this was bound to happen. But it could have been worse, right. could have lost/cracked the SD card. could have been run over by an elephant... you know these things happen

For those of you who wake up every morning wondering about what fabulous pictures browngirl's has posted next, don't worry...luckily penne's still got her camera and has graciously allowed me to take some pictures with it as well. i've filed my insurance claim and found the name of a camera shop in phnom penh. just keep your fingers crossed it doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a decent digital camera.