It was not until 2000 when deminers and archaeologists started to clear the area and as the villagers were hired, they had first glimpse of what remained of the Temple. Largely covered by vegetation, Beng Mealea still has many hidden secrets. More of this temple will be revealed to us in the future but, in the meantime, let's revel in the mystery.
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The Himalayas in the Springtime when the rhododendrons are in full bloom, Japan with its cherry blossoms, the crystal clear lakes of Muskoka, the waters and reefs of the Maldives teeming with multicoloured underwater species, the geysers of New Zealand, the tulip fields of Holland, the desserts in bloom in Oman, the wadis of Jordan, the water falls of Victoria and a thousand more places that not only engage the eyes but the soul as well.  The Underwater World in Maldives. Source: aesta1 Indeed, there are still so many places in the world now where nature manifests itself as it has always done: Just Be. But as adventure travel keeps bringing multitudes closer to many of these places as they add more and more comforts and amenities, somehow, nature is obliterated in its own display.  Nature's Display. Source: aesta1 Yes, nature’s beauty now has to compete with the tallest hotels and luxury resorts, golf clubs and shopping malls, go-carts and balloons, and a proliferation of plastic bags and plastic everything all over the place, be it at the top of the mountains or the middle of the desert or the depth of the ocean. One can no longer enjoy nature’s pristine manifestation. Such escalation needs to be curtailed and puny though one man’s effort may be, this is still worth a try.  Natural Environment. Source: aesta1 Some things you might try:
Over and beyond these, sharing the beauty of your own spirit will forever mark not only the people you meet in your trip but also your own self. Often, the memories you treasure the most in many of your travels are the wonderful people you met along the way who made you feel special.
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