The beginning of Cambodia

Flighting was quiet an experience. On the 1st flight I had to sit by a man with a cat in a cage at his feet... which those of you who know me know that I do not like cats! Luckily 2 fabulous ladies on our team had an extra seat in their row so I was able to move before take-off. Flight number 2 was 17 hours... the 1st hour there was a screaming baby a few rows ahead of me. The rest of the flight I listened to the 4 year old boy scream and felt him kicking me seat. It was interesting and a test. I did not get very much sleep due to these adventures. However, I did watch "Brooklyn's Finest" and "The Edge of Darkness". We had 3 meals... which were all different and unique (I basically picked at it and did not eat much). But when we arrived in Cambodia I was pretty exhausted.

When we got here our team freshened up and went to lunch. We ate at a restaurant where we sat on the floor with pillows and the table was maybe a foot high. It was quiet the cultural experience. I ordered sweet and sour chicken which is by far my favorite! Loved it! After that we went to the river and walked around for a bit. We were able to visit a bakery and get wonderful cupcakes! I chose red velvet and chocolate oreo cookie. Both were wonderful and so filling!! When we got back to the hotel we had a team meeting. During the ride back and the meeting I was struggling to keep my eyes open, along with some of the others. I also have a swollen ankle from the 17 hour flight which makes things even more interesting. After the meeting I watched our translator play euchre with some of the people on the team. It was so fun! Our translator is wonderful yet hilarious and sweet! After the game, I came back to my room with my wonderful roomie and showered and am getting ready for bed now. it's only 5:40pm here... but I am that tired I need to sleep now!

Thing I took away from today:

1. Don't take pictures of monks.

2. Don't worry about our bus driver, he honks to warn people he is coming and they shouldn't move.

3. Cambodian food is wonderful!

4. Feet swell from a 17 hour flight.

5. Acun means thank you in Khemer and a way to remember it is from the good old Lion King movie "Acunamatada.

6. Jet lag is not fun.

Things to pray for:

1. Jet lag- the time change and rest

2. Safety for the team

3. A strong ministry

4. A soft heart