Sunday, July 24, 2011

Getting’ in the “Groove”

It’s amazing how quickly you fall into a routine – even when you are thousands of miles from the comforts of home. I’ll admit that I have fallen into my own groove here in Pursat, enjoying the Cambodian lifestyle. I wake up at 7am – without an alarm clock I might add. (Anyone who knows me can attest to how miraculous this truly is.) As we get ready, you hear the beat of khmer music and kids playing in the yard. Sometimes...
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I'm Home.

What will I remember from a trip like this? What experience will make the biggest impact? What stories will I be telling my friends and family when I get home? What things will I miss the most once it’s gone? I really can’t think of anything better than feeling a sense of “belonging” from people that embrace you in their culture. For me, the social aspect of any trip always seems to be the best part of the trip – they are always...
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