Saturday, October 5, 2013
10am
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Still sick, but not nearly as bad as I was last week at this time. Did a course of antibiotics (no help) and a few days of tylenol/claritin/robitussin cocktails to keep myself alive. Now I'm left with plugged ears and a minor sore throat, but I'm finally sleeping better. Hopefully a couple more days and I'll be back to normal (?).
It continues to rain every day. Hard rain for 20-30 minutes at a time, with short breaks. Our road isnt completely flooded, a tuk tuk or car can still get down the road, but its really muddy and nasty. Some parts of town along the river are having some flooding problems, but nothing like they are having in Phnom Penh or other provinces. It really doesnt impact us much, plenty of food in the fridge and lots of baseball on tv, so life is good.
School hasnt been in session for the past few days because of Pchum Ben (the festival of souls). Yesterday was the last day of the holiday so most Khmer businesses were closed. Ended up having dinner at a Korean BBQ with some friends. The food was meh, but it was good company. One of the drawbacks about living in a town that is made up of volunteers or NGO workers is that people tend to move on quickly. It makes me a bit sad when my new friends say that they're leaving for another city/country/life. In reality, I think thats probably how most of the world is, I just havent experienced it much before.
School blog updated here - http://angkorstreeschool.blogspot.com/.
After the holiday break, my teaching schedule is going to change a bit. Only one hour a day, with the older class. Its really a benefit for everyone. I love teaching the younger kids, but I can't speak Khmer, so I have no way to explain the meanings of words in their native language. It's a disservice to them as well as myself. I've been questioning my efforts for a couple of weeks, because I havent been sure that I was making any impact upon them. Starting Monday they will have a proper Khmer teacher with them. A much better decision. And I have to admit, as much as I enjoy being at the school, 3 hours a day in the heat has worn me out. I need the break for a bit.
Thats about it for now. Hoping to have a chance to get out a bit with my camera next week. If that pans out I'll share pics.
-Rhonda
10am
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Still sick, but not nearly as bad as I was last week at this time. Did a course of antibiotics (no help) and a few days of tylenol/claritin/robitussin cocktails to keep myself alive. Now I'm left with plugged ears and a minor sore throat, but I'm finally sleeping better. Hopefully a couple more days and I'll be back to normal (?).
It continues to rain every day. Hard rain for 20-30 minutes at a time, with short breaks. Our road isnt completely flooded, a tuk tuk or car can still get down the road, but its really muddy and nasty. Some parts of town along the river are having some flooding problems, but nothing like they are having in Phnom Penh or other provinces. It really doesnt impact us much, plenty of food in the fridge and lots of baseball on tv, so life is good.
School hasnt been in session for the past few days because of Pchum Ben (the festival of souls). Yesterday was the last day of the holiday so most Khmer businesses were closed. Ended up having dinner at a Korean BBQ with some friends. The food was meh, but it was good company. One of the drawbacks about living in a town that is made up of volunteers or NGO workers is that people tend to move on quickly. It makes me a bit sad when my new friends say that they're leaving for another city/country/life. In reality, I think thats probably how most of the world is, I just havent experienced it much before.
School blog updated here - http://angkorstreeschool.blogspot.com/.
After the holiday break, my teaching schedule is going to change a bit. Only one hour a day, with the older class. Its really a benefit for everyone. I love teaching the younger kids, but I can't speak Khmer, so I have no way to explain the meanings of words in their native language. It's a disservice to them as well as myself. I've been questioning my efforts for a couple of weeks, because I havent been sure that I was making any impact upon them. Starting Monday they will have a proper Khmer teacher with them. A much better decision. And I have to admit, as much as I enjoy being at the school, 3 hours a day in the heat has worn me out. I need the break for a bit.
Thats about it for now. Hoping to have a chance to get out a bit with my camera next week. If that pans out I'll share pics.
-Rhonda
