Hello from Cambodia
Hello, hello everone!
I’m writing to you from a café along the riverside in Phnom Penh. I’m comfortably installed in a rattan armchair with fat cushions, my second double espresso sitting on the table next to me. No, this isn’t a vacation, it’s just a little “civilization break”.
(Note – this message is a translation from the French text, which I wrote first, so please excuse any linguistic weirdness. I’m too stressed about not getting an internet connection over the wifi to think much about language right now…)
If only the internet connection would actually function correctly, everything would be perfect. I’m doing what I can with the on-and-off moments I’m online, surfing between hope, victory, despair. (Sounds much better in French, all that.)
Anyway, let’s do an English adaptation of this message instead of trying to translate, ok?
I’ve realized that it’s going to be difficult to write long, detailed posts on both this blog and my personal blog. I’m going to have to give some careful thought about what to post on this one, which will be read by more people. (My English STILL sounds stilted… Maybe I’ll try in Khmai?)
For the moment, let me just say that all is well, I’m getting settled in, things are becoming more familiar / acceptable (smells, food, daily life) except for one thing… I’m not sure I’ll EVER agree to sharing my living space with Mr. Rat.
If anyone would like to read my personal blog, where I speak in detail of my experience here (in English) please let me know and I’ll send you the password and URL. If I ever manage to get access to my email, that is!
Otherwise, I shall try to post some interesting things here, mainly about my work with the kids, which is what interests you most, I know. We’ve already started working on a photo project – I have a strange impression of “urgency”, even though I’ve not even been here for a week yet!
I’ll also post photos, and examples of the work they do. It will take me some time to get into a rhythm, so please be patient.
Meanwhile, please don’t hesitate to make a comment or two on these pages – it would be nice if my friends chat among themselves on this site, even if I can’t get here to read it myself!
Kisses to all…
Bonnie
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2 comments bwoolley | General, News - Nouvelles
Hi Bonnie, this is Andy. I’m back in Japan. You can click on my link to see my updates from our brief time at Wat Opot. I’ll be posting entries for awhile — maybe for the next month.
If you click on the “About” link you’ll find my email address, if you’d like to send me the access info for your other blog. I’d love to keep track of what’s going on.
I’ll look forward to seeing the kids’ photos, too.
Hey Andy… nice photos. I’ve put a link to your site on my personal blog, too. No need for a password any more – I took the plunge and opened it up. It’s at bonniesphere.com/blog. Pics of the two of you should be up on Picasa this weekend once I can get to a faster internet connection in PP. Hope you’re feeling better soon… So far so good on my side. Keep fingers crossed!