Arrival

I arrived early Sunday morning in Taiwan and waited for about 4 hours to catch my flight to Cambodia.

I met a couple from Texas who were visiting family in Phnom Penh. She hadn’t been in the country since 1979…her husband and sons went last year.

We chatted for a few minutes about how this trip was a first for both of us.  

We also had a laugh as I squealed over a HUGE beetle type bug that walked by my feet.  I didn’t get a picture of it…I should have because it was huge!

When I arrived at the airport in Phnom Penh I went through customs then had to go through it again because I didn’t have part of my visa filled out. It was pretty painless…I was really expecting them to check my bags but they didn’t.  Oh yah! I got my bag! 

Rachel and Lee met me at the airport with a beautiful jasmine blossom bracelet.  It smells wonderful. I am going to see if I can take it home with me. Maybe it will dry out while I am here.

Driving downtown was exciting…Rachel and Lee were filling me in on what was happening tonight with the team, so I didn’t get to take pictures of the area but there were some close calls!  The drivers don’t obey traffic laws…mopeds zip in and out of cars…going in either directions on either side of the road.  Same with cars.  A car drove against traffic until it was able to make a left in front of us.  Maybe this will help me be a better rider when I get home…I am sure Richard would like that!

I did see two guys on a moped carrying a tall tower of bucket, a family of 4 riding together..but no livestock yet! 

Right now, you can’t see the Mekong River from my window because it’s storming out.  Lee said that last night they had a wonderful electrical

Storm. That would be great!

Meeting all of the group tonight in Rachel’s room. We will be talking about the week and when we are leaving for the Killing Fields tomorrow morning.  I know that part of the trip will be emotional.  Pastor Setan will be leading us through and sharing his story.

More tomorrow! Happy July 4!