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Angkor Wat, Cambodia 2004: Hands of a monk. In Cambodia, becoming a monk for a few years offers young men the opportunity at some free education, so in a way it's like national service. But to a higher power. Accordingly, throngs of these young and affable ascetics flock to the ruined temples of Angkor in their spare time, offering them a means of meeting new cultures and practicing their language skills - and offering photographers some unique candid opportunities.