As I sit here in Seoul, I keep thinking about the crew at Tattoo, and how deep of a respect I have for each one of them. Makara (aka Jan) is the head staff member, and for the following responsibilities, he only earns approximately $50 per month: checking guests in and out, cleaning, laundry, master of the cooler, cooking, arranging transportation, translating, etc. Our goodbye last night was heartfelt, as they do mean the world to us! Knowing that the Cambodian culture is a modest one, we respected them, rewarded them, and developed relationships with them; What bothered me the most was the lack of respect shown by other guests, both in attire and foul language. However, to keep this excerpt positive, I will definitely miss the nightly dance parties and smiling faces at Tattoo. Every time I walked up to the entrance and slipped off my flip flops, they greeted me with bear hugs, picking me up off the ground, making me feel welcome and safe. I pray that I can keep my promise to them, that I'll be back next year again.
XOXO, Tattoo Staff!
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