Yes, we visited a number of homes in the Ta Khmau area, led by the real estate agent contracted to the Mission, looking at possible places we could move to make our work in Ta Khmau more effective. When we … Continue reading
In our call as Senior Couple Missionaries, strict rules were not given therefore we have some freedom of choice about what we are to do. We have been given an assigned area, the Ta Khmao 1 and 2 Branches, and … Continue reading
We use tuk-tuks to get wherever we need to go, most often using the same tuk-tuk and driver, Mr. Sam OL. Since our assignment is to Ta Khmao and Kien Svay, we have been having Sam drive us there to … Continue reading
Perhaps the most popular vehicle line seen in Phnom Penh is the Lexus. This is astounding given the poverty level of most of the people, however, just owning a Lexus apparently isn’t enough, some have to flaunt it. This label … Continue reading
The local currency is the Real, that trades officially for about 4080 per US Dollar, but the real currency here IS the US Dollar. All the cash machines dispense dollars and everything is priced in dollars. If something costs less … Continue reading
There are places where the merchant stalls crowd out into the road. Usually, if you find a fruit seller, you find half a dozen fruit sellers. If you see a wicker furniture shop, there will be 6 to 8 in … Continue reading
Since we got out of the airport at midnight, the cool night air was refreshing and we did not notice the humidity. In fact, since this is the dry season, the humidity has not been a problem at all. Driving … Continue reading
It seems that I cannot sleep the night before a big trip, excitement, I suppose. And so it was. 4:00 am came but I had the alarm off before it rang. We hurriedly prepared and headed out the door for … Continue reading
Julia and I checked into the Mission Training Center (MTC) on Monday, January 2, 2012 in preparation for our assignment in Cambodia. The Provo MTC is less than a mile from our home and we had the option to stay … Continue reading
We have tried moving out of our home to permit our daughter, Kristi to completely take over the home, but the moving is not done and the time is gone. In two days we begin the trip to Cambodia, starting … Continue reading