CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 1 Oct 2008 | Views [437]
27 Sep I woke at the unearthly hour of 415am, picked Amanda up from her guesthouse which was really close to mine, and we tuk tuk-ed our way to Angkor Wat. It was still pitch black when we arrived. The wait was worth it as the sunrise was spectacular! ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 1 Oct 2008 | Views [415]
26 Sep Caught the 830am bus and arrived in Siem Reap at 3pm. The bus ride itself was pretty smooth although the bus driver had a penchant for sounding the horn every 5 seconds. I didn’t sleep much throughout the 6 hour ride but kept myself entertained ... Read more >
Tags: travel
CAMBODIA | Monday, 29 Sep 2008 | Views [308]
been here since Friday and leaving tomorrow. Spent the last 2 days gawking at the temples of Angkor and am now suffering a little of what they call "temple fatigue". As much as they are full of historical, cultural and mythical depth, you can't ... Read more >
Tags: siem reap
CAMBODIA | Monday, 29 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery
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CAMBODIA | Thursday, 25 Sep 2008 | Views [301]
so after 11 days in the comfort and safety of the orphanage compounds, I'm now out in the city. left FLOW at 130pm and was supposed to arrive at OKAY guesthouse by 215pm, but due to a crazy jam only managed to arrive at almost 4pm! The jam was so bad ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Monday, 22 Sep 2008 | Views [1673] | Comments [2]
As there were no classes on Sat and Sun, the weekend was kinda slow but relaxing. Not that the weekdays are any stressful or hectic of course heh. Had a pleasant surprise on Sat morning as an Australian lady, Dorelle, came to FLOW and stayed a night.... Read more >
Tags: sights
CAMBODIA | Monday, 22 Sep 2008 | Photo Gallery
Random pics about the sights and sounds of the capital
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CAMBODIA | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [319]
to all who have supported me in one way or another on this volunteer trip. special mention goes out to: my family seema and vijay from SBN joon and mum juli kal and all who have shown me moral and financial support. I see for myself the care provided ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Friday, 19 Sep 2008 | Views [666]
I’m greeted by the generous smiles and hugs from the FLOW children everyday. There’re about 300 of them here but i think i've only managed to interact with only a handful on daily basis. Usually the older kids take more initiative to converse with me ... Read more >
Tags: children, firsts, flow
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 18 Sep 2008 | Views [504] | Comments [1]
between day and night cannot be more stark. In the day, there’s a whole lot of activity going on; children are having English, Japanese or computer lessons and I can hear them repeating phrases after their teacher even from the other classroom, some ... Read more >
Tags: flow, thoughts
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 18 Sep 2008 | Views [548]
Sign at the entrance | The Aloha Learning Centre where there are 3 classrooms for English, Japanese and Computer. The meeting room (which is temporarily the office) is also here. | Pond which overflows when it pours | Sunrise Library (the size of 2 ... Read more >
Tags: flow, living
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 18 Sep 2008 | Views [3402] | Comments [1]
This morning I woke up at 630am so that I could join the children and staff for a visit to the nearby monastery. In Cambodia, the local people call it ‘Pagoda’ and the word is used slightly differently from the way we use it. Here, the monks live in ... Read more >
Tags: cultural, firsts
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 16 Sep 2008 | Views [703]
for all my friends who are asking how i am and what i do here, this is a brief outline of my schedule: 745am: wake up, breakfast 830-11am: teach 3 classes of english (right now i have only observed and will start teaching them soon) 1110-1140am: help ... Read more >
Tags: flow
CAMBODIA | Monday, 15 Sep 2008 | Views [464]
arrived in Phnom Penh at 740am local time, which is 840am Spore time. In the office now using the computer at 530pm as the power was unstable earlier. They use a generator here. barely 2 hrs of sleep left me kinda drowsy throughout the morning but ... Read more >
Tags: flow
SINGAPORE | Sunday, 14 Sep 2008 | Views [306] | Comments [2]
i'll be on the plane to Phnom Penh! i'm about 4 parts excitement, 6 parts nerves. i think i was 1 part excitement, 9 parts nerves this afternoon. i guess finishing my packing makes me feel more well-prepared, in a i've-my-comforts-with-me kinda way, ... Read more >
Tags: pre-trip
SINGAPORE | Friday, 12 Sep 2008 | Views [339]
my goodness. this happened few days ago! really reminds us that this country is still slowly recovering from its very recent violent history. " Five killed, three wounded by anti-tank mine in Cambodia " no doubt i'll be staying away ... Read more >
Tags: news
SINGAPORE | Thursday, 11 Sep 2008 | Views [293]
of my comfy bed, air-con and hot water because i have postponed my flight to mon morn.
Tags: pre-trip
SINGAPORE | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [426]
everyone is asking (and which has been bugging me at the back of my mind): why do you wanna do this? the usual (and true) reasons i give: 1. I've always wanted to do an overseas voluntary trip but somehow didn't manage to join one of the YEPs ... Read more >
Tags: thoughts
SINGAPORE | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [378] | Comments [1]
my estimated 'itinerary' for the next 2 months... 13 Sep: Depart Singapore 13-27 Sep: Future Light Orphanage of Worldmate (FLOW) where I'll be staying and teaching the kids 28 Sep-1 Oct: Traveling to Siem Reap to marvel at the temples of Angkor ... Read more >
Tags: pre-trip
SINGAPORE | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [297]
4 months of wondering, 2 months of countless research, correspondences and planning and many obstacles along the way later, i'm finally set to go in 4 days! i'm a bundle of excitement and nerves all at the same time. it'll be a challenge, physically, ... Read more >
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