CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 23 Nov 2010 | Views [240]
This morning, after I finished breakfast, the lady at the guesthouse asked me if I had heard the news. I told her I hadn't. I generally haven't been following the news here like I normally do back in Melbourne. I hate that feeling when you get ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Friday, 19 Nov 2010 | Views [246]
Started on a new task today, of evaluating the questionnaire for a baseline survey to measure whether Banteay Srei have achieved indicators of their Logical Framework. Basically a measure of the effectiveness and progress of their projects in the communities.... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 17 Nov 2010 | Views [611]
No, not Cambodian. But hot. How do I describe..kinda like Beckham kinda cute? Im smiling while I write this and kind of feeling paranoid that he knows I'm writing about him. But of course he doesn't. I can feel more tourists around now. They must ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 16 Nov 2010 | Views [362]
It's been raining quite heavily the past few nights. And Joey you owe me one! Had to get a tuk tuk in the pouring rain and walk around in the dirty, murky streets just to video skype with you at the netcafe! Ugghh! Nahh..it was nice to have that feeling ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 11 Nov 2010 | Views [222]
Can't believe I will be there in less than a month!! Yikes! Please come visit if you can... :)
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 11 Nov 2010 | Views [219]
Quite simply...I miss talking with my friends... :(
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 10 Nov 2010 | Views [433]
It just hit me last night that I will be here all on my own for the next month. One of the staff was trying to tell me in his very broken English, as he served me breakfast, that normally Cambodian girls aren't allowed to go out on their own because ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010 | Views [680]
I really want to look like a local so I can walk the streets without getting harrassed by tuk tuk drivers. The staring is really getting on my nerves too.. ggrrr.. Getting used to being a size LARGE here in Cambo land too...hehe Anyway, I just found ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Sunday, 7 Nov 2010 | Views [206]
We went to Angkor Wat again this morning to see sunrise again, as Kellie hadn't been to Angkor Wat before. I had already been last year. Was not a good day today though to see it. Was cloudy and part of the temple was being restored, so part of it ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 6 Nov 2010 | Views [203]
I am starting to love it here but at the same time, emotionally, at
least once everyday I overwhelmed by the
problems in the country, by the hardship that people face. For the
most part, I don't think about it. But it's hard to ignore. Such as ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Friday, 5 Nov 2010 | Views [254]
This morning, Vanhun (unsure of spelling) picked me up by motorbike 7.30am to head to the villages. Normally I dont wear helmet riding around, but this time I
did, as I was going to be on the main highways. The trip took about 45
minutes and it was ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 4 Nov 2010 | Views [250]
First day was ok. I'm so lucky that it is only
about 3-5 minutes walk from my guesthouse. Day starts at 7.30am and finishes at 5pm with
lunch between 12 and 2pm. I was very nervous at the start as it always is, like starting first day of work. But ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 3 Nov 2010 | Views [183]
This morning, me and Kellie, another volunteer doing her placement in Siem Reap left Phnom Penh to travel to Siem Reap. Weather has been great. Was hotter in Phnom Penh but perfectly gorgeous here in Siem Reap. Got here today to start work here tomorrow.... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 2 Nov 2010 | Views [381]
We met many existing volunteers yesterday because they returned from the long weekend holidays. Many of them were European, there was a Canadian, New Yorker and couple of New Zealanders. I feel like I'm with the whole world, which has been really nice ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Monday, 1 Nov 2010 | Views [280]
Yesterday was quite breezy. I stayed in to do some reading, while the other volunteers went to the Royal Palace as I had been there last year. I went to the Sorya Shopping Centre. When they came back, more volunteers arrived. So far there is a British ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Sunday, 31 Oct 2010 | Views [181]
So I've been here only 2 days. Already feels like a week. Is that good or bad? I think it has to do with the fact that quite a lot has been happening since I got here and with no work and other commitments I have back home, I have more time on my hands.... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 30 Oct 2010 | Views [265]
So after a rather bumpy ride on Malaysia Airlines, I arrived in Phnom Penh last night and got my visa at the airport. Didn't have the 2 passport photos with me that I needed for it, but lucky they let me get it anyway. Was picked up by a staff ... Read more >
