I feel spoiled. I'm staying in an extravagant hotel, AND my parents are here. I'm having an amazing time. Yesterday, we took a boat ride (on a very secure, steady boat...not) on the Tonle Sab River. It was incredible. Making our way down the river we were surrounded by river villages, and the scurrying of Tuk Tuks and Moto's was replaced by the steady drifting of hand-crafted boats. The markets and venders I was used to passing on the sides of roads, were now in boats, making their way from house boat to house boat, offering supplies and produce. It was remarkable to see how the people created an entire community, and that the majority of them had lived that way their entire life.
Today we worked at a school and family encouragement center. We helped garden, paint, and build a mushroom house. What a character building day! I am exhausted and the day is only half way done! I miss my friends, and I am excited to see good old Lodi again, but I am enjoying myself SO much. Cambodia has proved to be an excellent growing experience for me.
No comments:
Post a Comment