Some things are worth a little extra effort.
It is stupid early in the morning.
So early that it’s still pitch black outside.
But we’re just about to get picked up from the city and we’re heading out to the Vietnamese
countryside.
So hopefully this will be worth it.
As the sun started to rise we found ourselves walking through dense peaceful forest.
The first footsteps of the morning on a very well trodden path.
Gradually the forest floor turned into stone.
And hidden within the greenery reclaimed by nature is a sanctuary.
My Son is an ancient temple complex built between the 4th and 13th century, dedicated
to the Hindu god Shiva.
The entire complex at the height of it’s glory used to boast over 70 different temples.
But after centuries of being battered by countless wars, only a handful of well preserved structures
remain.
And these days, it’s a very popular tourist attraction.
Often seen completely overrun by people.
I think that some places make a lot more sense at certain times of day.
And the best way to feel the weight of the history
and the magical significance of this place
is to see it at sunrise
A simple act like getting up a few hours early
can completely change your perspective
By river, we gradually returned to the modern world.
As everybody else started to wake, we went straight back to bed, knowing that we had
truly found a sanctuary.
Hello guys Ryan here, I just want to give a huge shout out to grumpy bore, who wins my comment
of the week.
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