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CloudyWind: W at 11 km/h
Humidity: 55%
I was picked up at the Phnom Penh airport by Sheryl and John who took me directly to the school, I was given a welcome basket, a cell phone and a bunch of paper work was handled... and lunch was served... stir fried noodles with veggies and oyster sauce sort of... Then I was taken by John and Sheryl and their friend and associate
Daren Beck to the home of Pastor Chhinho Saing and his extended family... (I'm still working on the names) I believe there is now 10 of us in the town house... yellow with white and stainless steel rails and bannisters... I'll take picts soon too! I have a fully tiled room with the only air conditioner... and I must say I can't sleep without it yet... The room also came with a bed/hard foam mattress/sheets and two pillows and a fan.
Sheryl and John took me on a three-hour shopping spree: silver motorcycle helmet, rattan desk and chair, large turquoise floor mat, laundry basket, washing basin & brush, small broom and dust pan, small green garbage can,
royal blue towel/blanket, large bolster pillow, blue sheets with bolster cover... Their energy gift of transportation and negotiating prices at every shop means very much to me, as they have 8 kids at home and have many ways to spend their time.
I came back to a dinner of rice and pork/squash stir fry yum
An early night after playing ABC book and Uno with 5 year old Selina Saing.
I slept through to 1:30 then turned on the A/C... at 7:30 got up to make a cup of tea and had lychee fruit... I'm out of time at the internet cafe so I must go... but I'll continue the story soon with pictures.
I am happy!
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Way to go. Welcome the new experiences to come...
so good to 'hear' from you. nice that you have the ac in your room. love the way you describe everything in colour! take care. love and prayers to you.
Kerry
They sound like good people. You are going to thrive.
I'm so happy to hear that you are enjoying yourself already! I must say, you've 'turned my stomach into a kebab' - I miss travelling and the challenge of cross-cultural and multi-lingual situations. I look forward to hearing more about your adventures in Cambodia, and you are in my thoughts and prayers!
-Steph
Glad you made it there safely!!
@Leonidas - Thank you for your encouraging note!!! btw the food here is spectacular!
@kmsw - I'll keep doing my best to describe these varied and amazing experiences!
@BoureeMusique - Amazing people are all around... and generous!
@steph_traveling - Hey Kebab-Tummy, Thanks for your note of love and encouragement! I would love to have you come visit here! I keep thinking of your Love... praying for his safety.
Thank you for the ways you made Cambodia such a compelling destination, it has exceeded expectation in so many ways!