Category: Cambodia

Fun fact: the white sand at the beach in Kep is brought in from near by Kampot. Kampot has the sand, but not the beach. Kep has the beach but not the sand.

I saw a sign out the other day, “broken English spoken perfect.” Like anything worth learning, speaking Khmer will take a lot of focus and determination. My few weeks in class have taught me how much I don’t know. My desire to know ALL the words is strong, but then I remember that even my…

With only two passenger trains and a few freight, I guess the conductor doesn’t have to pay too much attention? Or maybe he’s just taking a break while we are paused in the station.

This past weekend, a few friends and I got to get away from the city for a bit. Trains in Cambodia were suspended due to neglect and damage from the civil war, and have only started to run again last year. You can tell it is a novel thing to ride the train for Khmer…

Here’s my living room. Good for reflecting on life. Walls also good white boards.

I’ve known Vicky for a little more than three years now. First, as she ushered me into the EMI internship program. Then as we shared and office and traveled to S.E. Asia with EMI. Last but not least, now we are roommates. But always friends. Same same, but different, as they say here in Cambodia.…

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9

“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Joshua 1:5

“I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.” Joshua 1:3

There is a small but growing art community in Phnom Penh and Cambodia. Here is just a small example of some public art I found after lunch today.