To market, to market, to buy trash bags, gloves and boots...
We're getting pretty good at making deals in the marketplace. However, our sense of direction is not exactly up to par...but I dare you to enter the four story market in Phnom Penh and try to successfully exit from the same entrance you came. 12345, 12345...I keep counting my students' heads to keep track of them.
As we pulled in to the orphanage today, the kids and director knew we were coming to work on cleaning up the farm. "Thank you" is a common phrase around the orphanage when we're there. We snagged some of the kids who wanted to help. Anna rode via scooter and we rode in the CHA tuk-tuk. Today we worked on the "farm" of geese, chickens, hens, and soon-to-be pigs and ducks. The day was spent de-trashing, filling in holes, leveling grounds, and wiping our brows in the Cambodian sun. I have definitely left my blood, sweat and tears in Cambodia already. Before and after pics of the farm are simply amazing...we shared our love on the soil today. CGA will help purchase new chicken coop roofing. Sponsored pigs will be purchased soon as well! I will admit, there were times when I wanted to put down the shovel because I was light-headed and literally blinking out sweat droplets, but I kept going for the Cambodian kids. This is why we are here. After working on the farm, we went back to the orphanage for a little while. The kids are so happy with bright, smiling faces. What's not to love about a little Cambodian toddler splashing around in a tub/bath? Makes me miss my little Axel...
After some serious manual labor, we were blessed with a downpour on our tuk-tuk ride to the VIP Sport Club. The dunk in the cool pool was a blessing, and I have to admit that the fish foot massage was interesting to say the least.
I am still in awe over the economic situation here in Cambodia. Such a beautiful place, lush flora and happy people, but poverty-stricken is truly an understatement.
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