Hello from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
OK. This is my first attempt at blogging, so you will have to bear with me. It probably won't be very creative but hopefully informational.
What is Phnom Penh like? It is a wonderful place with many markets, many scooters/motorcycles and many smiling faces. It is tropical, so therefore hot. It is currently the rainy season although we have been 4 days with no rain at this point.
The driving here is ...well...exciting. You just drive wherever. Most of the time, you stay on your side of the road, but it isn't necessary. If you need to turn left, and there is a gap in the traffice 50 yards before your turn, you just go ahead and get over on the far left side of the road, drive toward everyone else, until you get to your turn. It is great fun! Tuk tuks and motorcycles are readily available to take you wherever you want to go.
There are many markets that serve different purposes; some are primarily food (these are in each section of town for the locals), and then there are several that are clothing, linens, dishes, etc.
I will post some pictures - after I get a camera - so you can enjoy our new surroundings.
The real reason we are here is the people. They are incredibly kind. Over time, I want to introduce you to each of the young men in the preaching school. They are all so sweet and are kind to us and we try to use our new language skills (if you use the term 'skills'loosely!).
I will write more later, but wanted to get this started. We ask for your prayers and thoughts. We also are nearly ready for company, so be saving your money!
What is Phnom Penh like? It is a wonderful place with many markets, many scooters/motorcycles and many smiling faces. It is tropical, so therefore hot. It is currently the rainy season although we have been 4 days with no rain at this point.
The driving here is ...well...exciting. You just drive wherever. Most of the time, you stay on your side of the road, but it isn't necessary. If you need to turn left, and there is a gap in the traffice 50 yards before your turn, you just go ahead and get over on the far left side of the road, drive toward everyone else, until you get to your turn. It is great fun! Tuk tuks and motorcycles are readily available to take you wherever you want to go.
There are many markets that serve different purposes; some are primarily food (these are in each section of town for the locals), and then there are several that are clothing, linens, dishes, etc.
I will post some pictures - after I get a camera - so you can enjoy our new surroundings.
The real reason we are here is the people. They are incredibly kind. Over time, I want to introduce you to each of the young men in the preaching school. They are all so sweet and are kind to us and we try to use our new language skills (if you use the term 'skills'loosely!).
I will write more later, but wanted to get this started. We ask for your prayers and thoughts. We also are nearly ready for company, so be saving your money!
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