Holiday Time

 We had a major holiday here in Cambodia, Pchum Bunh.  It would be comparable to our Christmas.  Everyone goes back to their home villages to be with family.  Consequently, we had a week break from the school.  So, Rich and I took a few days to go to the coast and enjoy God's creation here.  We also enjoyed the quiet; being out of the city.  Hope you enjoy the pictures.


 Rich eating shrimp fried rice on the beach after sunset.



We passed this van on the way back to Phnom Penh.  As you can see, it is a normal van.  The 3 people you see are all behind the back seat.  Added to the stuff on top the van, when we passed, I noticed that there were probably 30 people inside the van.  I'm sure they were envious of just the 2 of us in our van!

School started back today.  We are supposed to get 2 more new students this week sometime.  Rich is teaching Christian Evidences through science in the mornings.  And if you think that is difficult with all the scientic terms in English (describing inner workings of the human body, etc), you can just imagine how hard it is to learn all those terms in Khmer.  And because the science classes they get in the schools here aren't that thorough, much of the time, Rich has to then explain the terms because they don't know the words.  Requires LOTS of preparation time!
In the afternoons, Veasna is teaching Biblical Interpretations.  Please see all our students in your prayers.  Much love, Ronda

Comments

JamesG3 said…
Beautiul pictures, Ronda! Glad you enjoyed some time off.

October 8, 2013 at 3:26 AM
Ellen D said…
Always love the beach! Seeing you two on Skype Sunday made me cry.
Ellen D.
October 10, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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