Destination: Cambodia

Gallery: Temples of Angkor

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 | By shix | Photo Gallery

Cambodia: Last Day 23rd July

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [862] | Comments [1]

I think the last I wrote was from this café in Phnom Penh 2 months ago. It’s still hot and sticky so my position in front of the fan is a blessing. Seeing this is my last day here in Cambodia I thought I should do a rough summary to keep you up to date.... Read more >

Cambodia Mar 08: Volunteering at Cambodian Children's Painting Project

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [664]

Cambodia June 08: Volunteering up date

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [782] | Comments [1]

Volunteering at Cambodia Children’s Painting Project Up date It is another wet, windy and stormy day here in Sihanoukville. There is the constant crashing of waves on the beach and one could even take advantage of the waves for a little surfing ... Read more >

Cambodia 25th May: Reflections from Phom Penh

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [736]

It’s another hot day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I am having an iced coffee in cafe with fans blowing from all directions. The noise of motor bikes, cars and sounds of the constant building of this city is almost familiar now and the atmosphere of PP ... Read more >

out on the road

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [386]

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 July 08: Walk to Otres Beach

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [1368]

My walk to Otres Beach. : Where there is light, there is shadow” Monday 7 th July It was my day off and as I didn’t have many days left in here in Sihanoukville I thought today would be the perfect day to achieve that objective. The clouds ... Read more >

Cambodia Feb 2008: A Country in recovery

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 | By victoria_handley | Views [688]

With each border crossing evrything changes, people's faces, the smells, traffic, food, currency and history. Yesterday I visited the “Killing Fields” about 15klm south of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. I am only just beginning to understand the enormity ... Read more >

1st weekend here

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [1894] | 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

Gallery: Phnom Penh

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 | By shix | Photo Gallery

Slippery

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 | By piratesdreaming | Views [590]

Slip sliding away Through the mud and the rain Shoes off, legs out Take a tumble into a puddle Pose for a photograph Fall down a hill Almost taken by the waterfall Find some red seed beads And say Hello, wave some more Two hands on the controls ... Read more >

thank you

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [397]

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 >

where smiles and hugs are aplenty

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [762]

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

the contrast

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [608] | 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

The premises

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 | By shix | Views [678]

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