It amazes me that singing, dancing, and playing with children in an over crowed room, in the 96 degree heat with no air conditioning and humidity that feels like rain, is a joyful experience. I know, it sounds awful, but it was truly one of the highlights! The words to "Who's the King of the Jungle" and "You'll Never Be Alone" along with the accompanying dance moves are etched into every cell in my body. In case you were wondering, the Chicken Dance is universal!
I've enjoyed much of the food. I was too 'chicken' to try the frog legs, snake, fire ants, or duck eggs, but the rest was pretty tasty. I even got brave and sampled the "stinky fruit ". Lucky for me the smell is much worse than the taste! I do crave a cup of good coffee and being able to drink water without worrying if the ice is safe! I'm looking forward to a home cooked meal that doesn't include rice.
Daily commuting was truly an adventure! The traffic here looks like a birds eye view of recently disturbed ant hill. It is total mayhem! There are posted signs which are merely suggestions and they are truly comical when I wasn't gripping the handle of the Tuk Tuk and praying. Supposedly they drive on the right side of the road, occasionally. The number of people on a Moto designed for one can exceed 5! And don't even get me started on the lack of people who choose to obey the helmet law. We actually passed a "Safety Driving School; they were out of business.
Our Van rides to and from Svay Pak each day were a time to share, laugh, sight see and compare the culture with home. The question of the day, "if you could start one business in Cambodia, what would it be?" Answers from team members varied ranging from; favorite fast food restaurants, manufacturing and installation company for combination mister/ceiling fans (needed on every patio/balcony/corner), and Triple A Towing for Tuk Tuks (AAA TTT).
There is so much more but I must sign off! Enjoy the pictures!
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