Saturday. 10/1. Let's cross our fingers that mother nature doesn't ruin our plans today.

Next, was the connected complexes of the Marching Elephant and Leper King. The former was where large gatherings of Angkoreans would come to listen to speeches from the king. On the peak of the latter, a sexless statue sits on the ground. Not too far was Srass Srong, a place where the king would do his medication. Light drizzle started to fall and immediately, flashbacks of yesterday clouded our thoughts. Luckily, it died out within 10 minutes or so. We enjoyed some ice cold freshly squeezed sugarcane juice while young local girls aggressively tried to persuade us in buying their products.

Ta Prohm complex ranks in my top three of the Angkorean temples (Angkor Wat and first, Banteay Srey). This temple is one of the main attractions due to the magnificent and fairytale like tree roots that devours many of the temple ruins. I paid my respects to Lok Ta there, a caretaker of the place and who covers in the Lonely Planet Cambodia book. I chatted with an African Norwegian man and his wife who purchased one of his musical instrument for only $10.

The way to Angkor Wat for lunch found us making an unexpected visit to Ta Keo. This place reminds me of Pre Rup because of the high stairs one climb to reach the peak.

The four of us split after our late lunch, but ultimately, aimed to meet up with each other on top of Phnom Bakheng for the unforgettable sunset. My first time here, I swore on my life that I reached a place where earth and heaven meets. Easily, over a thousand jammed the peak, snapping pictures, smiling and hugging love ones; sharing this special moment. I rather not put words to describe something as magical as the sunset on top of Bakheng, but bless everyone reading for an opportunity to witness the phenomenon. Ever heard stories of a group of thousands giving a standing ovation in appreciation of a sunset? Only on Bakheng!

Our day was not over yet. Already satisfied from a full day of sightseeing, we closed the night with an entertaining and moving cello concert and lecture by Dr. Beat Richter. Dinner ended and I said my goodbyes to the two friends as tomorrow we go our separate paths.