#Angkor Grace Residence

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One of the few projects that I have come across from Cambodia.

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In the vast depths of time, where ancient echoes still linger, we find ourselves amidst the fading memories of the old gods. Their existence, once revered and omnipotent, now dwells in the annals of human history. Let us gather our thoughts and words, for it is with utmost reverence and humility that we pay homage to these magnificent beings of unfathomable power and wisdom.

Oh, mighty and venerable deities, whose names were whispered in awe and chanted in reverence, we remember you. In your divine presence, civilizations rose and fell, cultures flourished and waned, and the tapestry of human experience was woven. Your influence touched every aspect of existence, shaping the very fabric of our understanding.

From the heights of Olympus to the sacred groves of the Celts, from the banks of the Nile to the temples of Angkor Wat, the old gods reigned supreme, embodying the forces of nature and the mysteries of the cosmos. They represented the boundless power of creation, the tempestuous storms of destruction, and the eternal cycle of life and death.

Their stories, passed down through generations, carried profound teachings and moral lessons. In their divine tales, we discovered the intricacies of human nature, the consequences of hubris, and the fragile balance between order and chaos. These myths were not mere flights of fancy; they were reflections of our own aspirations, fears, and desires, encapsulating the timeless struggles of the human condition.

But as the march of time pressed on, the old gods receded from the forefront of human consciousness. In the wake of scientific progress and societal shifts, their worship waned, their statues crumbled, and their voices grew faint. Yet, their essence endures. It lingers in the very fabric of our cultures, rituals, and traditions.

Let us remember the old gods, not as relics of a forgotten past, but as eternal symbols of the sublime and the numinous. Let us embrace their wisdom and insight, seeking guidance in our darkest moments and finding solace in their divine presence. For even in this modern age, as we navigate the labyrinthine complexities of our existence, we yearn for connection, purpose, and meaning.

In their glory and might, the old gods exemplify the heights of human imagination and the eternal quest for transcendence. May we cherish them in our hearts, for they remind us of the boundless potential within ourselves. As we stand on the precipice of an unknown future, let their legacy be a source of inspiration, courage, and resilience.

In their benevolence and protection, may we find solace and strength. In their guidance and wisdom, may we navigate the turbulent waters of life with grace and purpose. Let us remember the old gods, for they reside not only in the recesses of memory, but also in the depths of our collective soul.

So, let us raise our voices, filled with reverence and gratitude, and honor the old gods who shaped us. Their presence may have faded, but their essence shall forever be intertwined with our own. May we carry their stories, their lessons, and their eternal spark within us, for they are the guardians of our shared human heritage.

In memory of the old gods, we bow our heads, and in their enduring legacy, we find the strength to forge a brighter future.

By James.

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Exodus was cultivated specifically to interact with the Blavatsky device, a translocation field generator originally engineered by Krishna during the Mahabharat War, when he used it to raise the holy city of Dwarka from the sea. It later fell into the hands of the Angkor kings, who embedded it inside of temples to create immersive spectacles for Chinese traders eager to catch a glimpse of “Tavatsima Heaven.” It has long been rumored that a second device fell into the hands of the Maya, who used it to translocate an entire civilization.

The device, which used quantum superimposition to create multiple instances of an interior space within different dimensions of spacetime, was passed down from one devaraja to the next until the reign of King Mongkut of Siam. Mongkut, a keen follower of the Western scientific method, reverse-engineered it using a book of old Thai yantras, or black magic diagrams, to deduce its mechanical structure, resulting in the production of twelve so-called Mongkut engines in a factory outside of Lampang, Thailand.

When Victoria caught wind of his scheme, she demanded an audience with Mongkut post-haste. Unimpressed with her dour, stoat presence, Mongkut used the device to play a series of tricks on the Queen, startling her into submission. They ended up making a deal: Britain would leave Siam alone in exchange for one working prototype. This would later be used to create alter-London, but this is, again, a story for another time.

Blavatsky acquired her own device shortly thereafter through the intervention of Allan Octavian Hume, perhaps the most prominent double agent of the nineteenth century. Hume sent the device to another Hume, this one named Joseph, a wealthy pioneer and salmon fishing magnate in Berkeley, California, who installed it in a marble sarcophagus in the basement of his home, Didymus House. Also known as the Hume Mansion, Didymus House was Blavatsky’s coup de grace: a defensive ark where the coming Didymus would be hidden, sheltered from the zip zapper as it cycled through the many worlds.

As the Humes would come to learn, however, the device had an unusual side effect: its magnetic field induced psychotic experiences in potential bloodline claimants living within a certain radius, extending roughly from Channing Way to Telegraph. Investigations into the “psychotic field” led one of Blavatsky's associates, LeRoy Francis Herrick, to propose the construction of a psychiatric hospital on the site of the original safehouse.

This leads us to the peculiar cases of Phil Dick and Terence McKenna, perhaps the two must prominent residents of what later became known as Alta Bates Hospital Herrick Campus. Dick tapped into the psychotic field under the influence of a renegade satellite known as VALIS, launched in 1952 with the goal of transmitting the Didymus Story to the masses after the positive identification of the twin-child. VALIS had malfunctioned, of course, but this didn’t stop the Didymus Care Team from attempting a positive identification of his claim; Dick rejected their advances, intending to write an expose called the Owl in Daylight, which he sadly never finished  

Years later, a psychonaut and ethnobotanist named Terrence McKenna harnessed the power of the field under the influence of DMT, pushing it directly into alter-Berkeley. Previously, the device had translocated interiors into purely artificial pocket dimensions; this was the first time the device had been used to translocate an entire building into a dimensionally congruent physical domain. Alter-Berkeley’s police force, the so-called “Joint Commission,” stormed the hospital, resulting in a tense standoff.

Luckily, Terence had one gram of DMT left in his rucksack, and the hospital quickly returned to its natural environment. What neither he nor the Care Team realized, however, was that a copy of the hospital had been left behind, a dumb simulacrum buried deep under the ice, in the depths of a post-historical hell.

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But it is the steep climb, only for brave hearts.Īngkor Thom was the capital and walled city built in the late 12th to early 13th century by Jayavarman VII, the greatest of the Khmer rulers. At the peak of the Angkor Wat temple built in tiers, is the The spatial dimensions and the architecture of the temple are awe-inspiring enough for one to imagine that it was built by the celestials. The expression of art is pleasing and native. And everywhere in the temples are the hundreds of delicately carved apsaras - so varied in their headdresses, poses and expressions - and so Cambodian. On yet another wall, the blood curdling portrayal of Hell is tempered somewhat by the promised rewards of heaven. The samudra manthana, the churning of the ocean, in a magnificent composition that is a highlight of Angkor Wat, enthrals on the east gallery of the temple. On another wall, we are taken straight into the Kurukshetra war. The chisel appears to have magically turned into a brush that painted simian movements representing all the fury and the excitement of the vanaras as they threw themselves into the great battle to help Rama. Piece de resistance at the Angkor Wat temple comprises the twin bas reliefs, hundreds of metres long, depicting sculpted scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. The huge image of the eight armed Vishnu - with the head replaced by that of the Buddha after the country became Buddhist - is still worshipped. Built by Suryavarman II in the 12th century, the temple is a grand expression of his faith: in the form of Mount Meru, the centre of the Universe, where the gods are believed to reside, and surrounded by a moat to represent the ocean, courtyards to represent the continents, and towers to represent the peaks. From the ninth to the 14th centuries, successive kings built splendid temples to Siva and Vishnu, adorned with sculptures of graceful apsaras and valorous gods, endearing faced Nagas and upright lions.Īt the oft-visited site of Angkor Wat, the scale and magnificence of the structures take one’s breath away. It stretches on a wall 49 metres in length of this temple, the largest religious site in the world, and a famed example of cultural transfer.įrom South India, according to legend, came the Brahmin, who defeated the ruling Naga princess and then married her. They live in an eternal tug-of-war in the temples of Angkor Wat, Banteay Samre, Bayon, the causeway to Preah Khan.Īt Angkor Wat the depiction of the combat goes back to a thousand years. They stand, enormous legs braced on the ground, as they pull the serpent Vasuki as a rope, and churn away at the Ocean of milk. The devas and asuras still exist in the form of gigantic sculptures of the former Khmer Empire in Siem Reap province, Cambodia.

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All Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Danang

Da Nang is a city of bridges, growing rapidly with resort construction attempting redefine itself from the transit center to the destinations. The Hue Imperial City, rich in political history is two hours drive north. At the other direction, the cultural jewel of Hoi An is just forty minutes south. Both are notable travel destinations, which absolutely merit a visit.

Why Da Nang is Special?

Da Nang’s 1 million residents and hotels’ construction boom are left somewhere in an awkward middle ground. Although boasting a few temples and government buildings, some modern bridges really puts Danang on the international map.

That leaves the beaches, which, for just as far as I sound like a negative Nancy, are actually quite striking. Da Nang has 92 kilometre of coastline. There are roughly 3 separate beach regions of varying popularity and features: The North part of Da Nang includes Xuan Thieu Beach and Thanh Binh Beach facing Da Nang Bay. Both are offer incredible white sand, blue water and fewer tourists, additionally lack many facilities. It is the best beach for the picnic or a cooler for the day.

The Son Tra Peninsular includes the eastern mountainous area that divides the north and south regions of the city’s coastline. It includes smaller, nearly empty, although sometimes rocky beaches like Bai Con, Bai Nam, Bai Bac, Bai But, Bai Rang, and Tien Sa Beach. Day trips here are usually along with visits to Linh Ung Pagoda or up to the top of Monkey Mountain to take in the view over the area. If you consider yourself a bird watcher, a nature lover or fishermen, this is where you would like to be.

The South part of Da Nang encompasses Pham Van Dong Beach, My Khe Beach, Bac My An Beach and Non Nuoc Beach at the southern end. Collectively, they cover an impressive 30 kilometre, are in closest proximity to most accommodations within the city as well as beach front dining options.

Consequently, it is the busiest and the stretches of private beach in front of resorts along Non Nuoc Beach. The southern beaches are increasing a number of five star resorts. In December 2016, Four Seasons took over The Nam Hai, a 100 villa resort between Da Nang and Hoi An. The Wyndham Soleil Danang is constructing a 57 story-tower hotel with 779 rooms will open in 2018. It will be the tallest buildings within the city. And it will form a part of a four-tower complex that will also feature 3,200 apartments.

While Sheraton, Ariyana Beach Resort & Spa and a half dozen other developments are also under construction. They’ll join the existing Furama Resort Danang, Pullman Danang Beach Resort, and Hyatt Regency Danang Resort, among others, already located on Non Nuoc. Then there is the over 500 rooms Crowne Plaza Danang, InterContinental Danang and Sun Peninsula Resort.

How to understand?. This very likely represents the greatest density of high end beach resorts anywhere in Vietnam. And they have all pretty much opened in the past six years.

In the end, if you consider yourself a bit of beaches, or are looking to take a high class break out of flash packing around Vietnam, this just will be the perfect weekend getaway. The beaches all get top marks for cleanness, although the strong surf and resulting rip current of East Sea might make swimming in certain areas. Regardless if you decide on public areas of the beach or private hotel areas, a lot of sofa seat options for choice and relax. Let enjoy a cold drink from the seaside.

There are a couple choices for skiing rentals and some other activities, but in general, Da Nang is beaches, and beaches alone.

Where To Stay in Da Nang?

There is also without a doubt already an oversupply of accommodation options in Da Nang. Many tiny resorts open with introductory offers and after being busy from 3 to 6 months upfront due to vacancy. As I mentioned, the number of resorts are along the coastline. While having a decision to Da Nang city for holiday or work, simply checking Booking.com, Agoda.com or make a call to resort or travel company to book room as your wish.

We recommend staying as close the beach as possible. Because the city is large and staying at the downtown will need travel to city centre. Much 2 and 3 star hotels with a set of blocks close the beach has the price from US $15-40 per night. For luxury accommodation it is about US $50-100 each night with 4 or 5 star hotel and resort. Some are on the beach, with pools and amenities. Five star beach front room start at US $200. They move up to US $1, 000 USD each night if you truly want to make a splash in the private pool of your multi bedroom beachfront villa.

Things to do around the City?

Absolutely, most people has a question. How to get around Da Nang? Yes, Da Nang is among the relatively pedestrian friendly Vietnamese city. It has the construction with sidewalks and a boardwalk along the ocean. However, it spreads out therefore traveling on foot is not ideal. And Grab and Uber are banned in Da Nang city. That leaves vacationers with traditional taxis to pay the large distances inside the city. Besides, electric car is available at the city so that visitor can view the city easily. However its cost is more expensive than taxi. Although the roads are wide, and the traffic are not crowded, it is not ideal to ride a scooter.

What to Eat?

The foods of Da Nang is not one for the record books, however, it nevertheless has numerous gemstone in case you know where to look. That is where Da Nang Food Tour or Fantastic Da Nang Food Tour come in. Da Nang Food Tour particularly gets high marks. They aim a max of four to six individuals. And a restaurant list that changes depending upon the mood and personal preferences of the guide and guests. If you’re dedicated to do it yourself food discovery, then the author Summer Le has a 10 dish guide for local Vietnamese food at the city. She will show you everything you should know about the dishes, how to eat them plus Vietnamese food culture and local history in general.

Da Nang tours recommendations

In case you are searching for a day visit to the Marble Mountains, or require a break from the beach for almost any other reason. Looking Jeep Tours is also a should try tour in Da Nang. Run by Jeremy, an American veteran, and local Vietnamese, Tam, the extremely customizable tours are well worth the purchase price. Bring sunscreen and as the jeeps are topless.

A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site My Son is a comparatively easy one hour drive out of Da Nang. The site, though smaller compared to the renowned ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is older. Only 45 minutes away, Hoi An is an easy day trip. In fairness, it respects a few days of exploration by itself. And Hoi An has lots of riverside accommodations that get rid of the need to commute from Da Nang. Some tour companies will arrange pick up for travelers staying in Da Nang who go on several trips around Hoi An and Vietnam with them.

When is the best time to visit Da Nang?

The best time to travel to Da Nang is since March to September. Daytime temperature reaches 26-29 degrees Celsius with a strong ocean breeze, however, sometimes it is cool at night from 18 to 23 degree. As a result, visitor should wear a light sweater.

Lying in central Vietnam, Da Nang encounters a tropics monsoon climate. Summer time June to August have temperatures that are higher. Winter season is from November to February and the temperature is cold from 10 -18 degree. Additionally, ensures you miss the peak domestic travel months of May to August, which attracts significant audiences.

Which Beach is Best?

Mother nature graces Da Nang with several beaches of varying popularity. While all generally face East (meaning sunrise rather than sunset views). Nearby are accommodation, crowds and general beach vibes do vary considerably. The Da Nang Experience has the best comprehensive beach guide to the region here. For what it’s worth, we find the private resorts of Non Nuoc Beach offer the ideal quiet paradise.

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Jungle Fever

By Cynthia Brian 
The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man. ~Source Unknown

Completely covered by tangles of roots and vines, it is only in recent years that many ancient grandiose brick and sandstone temples were re-discovered in Cambodia. These monumental structures, built on top of one another for over seven centuries as capitals of the Khmer Empire, have survived the passage of time. The jungle swallowed cities and palaces constructed of wood leaving only skeletal remains and inquisitive monkeys. The bustling, colorful life of the Angkor civilization was left to the imagination and research of historians, explorers, archaeologists, and me.

If you ever watched the 1991 film, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, you glimpsed the unexcavated and un-restored temple of Ta Prohm completely reclaimed by the jungle. Immense trees grow like magic out of stonewalls and through roofs. Our guide told us that visitors were allowed to explore the ruins only in the past few years because this area was occupied by cobras, many as long as twenty feet. To deter these venomous serpents from continuing to nest here, lemon grass was planted, and it is keeping the poisonous snakes away.

Southeast Asia is uncomfortably hot and humid. The jungles are wild and untamed. The flora is bright, beautiful, and bizarre.  Palm, coconut, banana, mango, papaya, jackfruit, passion fruit, and breadfruit plantations fill the landscape alongside the never-ending fields of rice. Most villagers don’t have running water or indoor plumbing, the banana groves serve as their toilets.  Nothing is wasted. Every part of a plant is used for food, shelter, fire, clothing, furniture, and other life necessities.

Both in Vietnam and Cambodia, water lilies and lotus flowers grow magnificently in the waterways. Although the two are often confused, water lilies have pads and flowers that float on the surface of the water while the lotus flowers and leaves rise a foot to several feet above water. The various colors of the lotus flower retell tales culturally revered. Because lotus flowers grow in murky water, an unfurled white lotus refers to purity of body, mind, and spirit. A red lotus boasts of love and compassion. The favorite pink lotus tells the story of Buddha and the many legends surrounding him. Purple represents mysticism, royality, and spirituality.  Lotus flowers are gathered and made into spectacular art pieces delivering the spirit of enlightenment and good fortune to those who embrace their grace and beauty.

Betel leaves and the areca nut are important symbols of love and marriage in Vietnam.  A groom’s parents will begin the conversation with the potential bride’s parents by offering areca nut chewing. In Vietnamese weddings the leaves and juices are used in the ceremony. Betelnut is a stimulant and mind-altering substance. It is also known as “the scourge of Asia” because it causes oral cancer.

Rich in protein, calcium, potassium, iron, and other nutrients, the leathery, prickly Jackfruit is considered to be a miracle food with the potential to supply an entire family a complete meal. Grown in every garden, mangoes are a main staple of daily diets, considered one of the most important fruits for improved wellness. They are low in calories, filled with vitamin C, A, B6, and beta-carotene, important elements to fighting cancer, regulating diabetes, aiding in better eye sight, digestion, and clear skin.

Golden Shower trees were laden with buttery yellow flowers bringing light and cheerfulness to pathways, hills, and cemeteries. One of the most beautiful, yet prickly plants I witnessed was the Crown of Thorns, an evergreen cactus (Euphorbia Milii) that blooms year round in hot and sunny locations. It requires very little water, has spectacular scarlet, pink, yellow, white, or salmon colored bracts, grows to three feet or more, and is covered in one-inch spiky thorns. We can grow it outdoors or as a houseplant, however, as gorgeous as it is, definitely keep it away from children.

In the Mekong Delta, floating villages and traditional houses on stilts line the banks with residents laboring and living the way they have for centuries, harvesting what the great waters provide to survive and earn a living. Baskets and mats are created from river reeds and water hyacinth, ancient boats advertise their crops for sale with the fruit or vegetable speared on top of a high pole, floating fish farms supply fresh seafood while floating markets sell just picked produce. Sampans are made by hand from felled “Sao” wood, a very water resistant variety of oak.  

Discovering the smiling, resilient people and the tranquil lush landscapes untouched by the hands of humans in Southeast Asia, inspired me to pause, breathe deeply, and appreciate this wild, environment once a hotbed of warfare and genocide. Without interruptions from phones and internet, I calmly disconnected from “civilized” chaos to welcome the wonders of essential nature. Spending time meditating in solitude and having a water blessing by monks awakened my sense of gratitude for the gardens of life.

Although I never encountered a tiger, I was consumed by jungle fever.

Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for February

The hills are beginning to turn green, the narcissi and camellias are in full bloom, and daffodils are budding. Trees of magnolia and pear are blossoming with bees busily buzzing. Winter is waning. Here are a few things to check off your garden to-do list.

⎫ GATHER up all fallen camellia blossoms to prevent disease in your soil. ⎫ FORCE bulbs of amaryllis or lily of the valley by adding water to a jar with the bulbs and placing near a sunny window. ⎫ PLACE a stem of Daphne by your bedside to sweeten your dreams. ⎫ Add ferns, hostas, and caladiums to a shady spot as companion fillers. ⎫ APPLY final application of dormant spray to fruit trees. ⎫ PLANT anemone, ranunculus, and freesia for late spring blooming. If you already have freesia growing, blooms will appear in late February. ⎫ BUY copies of my newest garden book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener, from www.CynthiaBrian.com/online-store for best prices and loads of extra freebies. now what to do in your garden every month! Contact me for fees and scheduling to come speak at your event. Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com ⎫ SHARPEN tools for spring spading. ⎫ BRING the jungle flavor indoors by purchasing cymbidiums with several spikes of flowers. ⎫ GIVE yourself some moments of silence. Use your outdoors as your contemplation and meditation room. ⎫ REMEMBER Valentine’s Days with a potted plant or beautiful bouquet for your sweetie.

Happy Love Day! Happy Gardening! Happy Growing!

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Cynthia Brian, The Goddess Gardener, raised in the vineyards of Napa County, is a New York Times best selling author, actor, radio personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are1® 501 c3. Tune into Cynthia’s Radio show and order her books at www.StarStyleRadio.com. Her new book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener, is available at www.cynthiabrian.com/online-store. Available for hire. Cynthia@GoddessGardener.com www.GoddessGardener.com