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Cleaning : 1919. Restoration : 1925-1927.

Un long périple.

Chau Say Tevoda (XII C.)

Longtemps rejoindre Angkor n’a pas été une sinécure.
Les premiers touristes qui se rendent à Angkor (plus de 200 à l’automne 1907) partent en général de Saigon en automobile pour rejoindre Phnom Penh (250 kilomètres). Une chaloupe à vapeur leur fait traverser ensuite le « Grand Lac » (Tonlé Sap) jusqu’à l’embouchure de la rivière qui passe non loin du site. De là il faut prendre un sampan jusqu’à la bourgade de Siem Reap. Enfin il faut monter dans une charrette tirée par des buffles qui emprunte un mauvais chemin où les roues s’ensablent souvent. Ce dernier trajet peut durer jusqu’à six heures car les bœufs renâclent souvent.
Une fois sur place ce n’est pas le confort ! Une paillote sur pilotis fait office d’hôtel. Encore faut-il y apporter literie, ustensiles de cuisine et victuailles car il n’y a rien de tout cela sur place ! Et puis il faut faire vite : la chaloupe repart deux jours après votre arrivée et si vous la manquer il faut attendre une semaine sur place !

For a long time joining Angkor was not a picnic.
The first tourists to Angkor (more than 200 in the autumn of 1907) usually leave Saigon by car to reach Phnom Penh (250 km). A steamboat then took them across the "Grand Lac" (Tonlé Sap) to the mouth of the river, which passed not far from the site. From there you take a sampan to the town of Siem Reap. Finally it is necessary to climb in a wagon pulled by buffaloes which takes a bad way where the wheels are often silting. This last journey can last up to six hours because the oxen often overturn.
Once there, it’s not comfort! A hut on stilts acts as a hotel. It is still necessary to bring bedding, kitchen utensils and food because there is nothing of this on the spot! And then you have to hurry: the boat leaves again two days after your arrival and if you miss it you have to wait a week!


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Alexander Kazakov28-Jul-2023 12:35
Perfect! V
Guest 13-Feb-2023 21:00
Love the framing and tones in your beautiful image Daniel….BV
Patricia Kay13-Feb-2023 21:00
Love the framing and tones in your beautiful image Daniel….BV
Raymond Ma15-Jan-2023 20:44
Love the treatment here...so well done for the view of this site. V
Jeff Real13-Jan-2023 23:15
What a wonnderful and creative image this is!
I love it!
V
Bill Klein12-Jan-2023 00:12
Magnificent image! VV!
Dan Greenberg11-Jan-2023 21:11
Totally fabulous! I love the processing and the unique frame. ~VVV~
Charlene Ambrose11-Jan-2023 08:31
Interesting description. I'm so glad it's much easier today. I would never have seen it back then. I like your vintage treatment. V
Walter Otto Koenig10-Jan-2023 21:59
Wonderful image with these tones and processing work. "V"
bill friedlander10-Jan-2023 21:51
Beautiful! The brown tones go so well. V
Nick Paoni10-Jan-2023 19:59
Your processing adds to the story and history of the scene.
Zoltán Balogh10-Jan-2023 19:03
Magnificent presentation! V
globalgadabout10-Jan-2023 18:39
a artful treatment to resemble a century-old print, in keeping with the tale of a once arduous trip...the romance of the ruins must have appealed to resolute travelers at the time...V
Neil Marcus10-Jan-2023 18:34
Well aged with an assist from you. "VV"
Guest 10-Jan-2023 18:32
What an excellent and well-framed shot. I hope it was worth all the work it took to get there! V.
Helen Betts10-Jan-2023 18:32
What an excellent and well-framed shot. I hope it was worth all the work it took to get there! V.
Jean Chiasson10-Jan-2023 18:05
Beautiful presentation V
joseantonio10-Jan-2023 15:45
amazing capture nicely framed.V.
Marcia Rules10-Jan-2023 15:26
The processing is exceptional! A very memorable work of art ~VVV~
larose forest photos10-Jan-2023 15:18
What a marvelous shot, even more with the added vintage treatment. Your description of reaching this site in the early 20th C is very much in keeping with the mood of this image, one of adventure and exploration. V+
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