An easy pun title for this blog post. Phra Prang Sam Yod is located in Lopuri, Thailand, also know as a town of monkeys. It's a slight exaggeration, the monkeys are concentrated in a small section of town. Where the monkeys are, there are plenty of them. Trust us, you'll know when you are in monkey town.
Phra Prang Sam Yod is definitely in the middle of monkey town. Zip up your pockets, stow your glasses, watch for monkeys jumping on your back.
The temple. It dates from the 13th century, built by the Khmer empire as Buddhist, converted for a time to Hindu and then back to Buddhist. Elements of both religions are present in the design.
Hello monkeys. They hang out in waves, a big clump of busy fur flowing around the temple.
Oh boy.
Portrait of the monkey guard. The stick comes in handy. Inside the temple, only humans allowed. They've installed thick metal screens and a gate over the openings to keep monkeys outside.
Phra Prang Sam Yod in silhouette.
Phra Prang Sam Yod is definitely in the middle of monkey town. Zip up your pockets, stow your glasses, watch for monkeys jumping on your back.
The temple. It dates from the 13th century, built by the Khmer empire as Buddhist, converted for a time to Hindu and then back to Buddhist. Elements of both religions are present in the design.
Hello monkeys. They hang out in waves, a big clump of busy fur flowing around the temple.
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Portrait of the monkey guard. The stick comes in handy. Inside the temple, only humans allowed. They've installed thick metal screens and a gate over the openings to keep monkeys outside.
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