When I first arrived in Cambodia, I made a tongue-in-cheek list of 10 things I hated about Cambodia. It definitely is a place to get used to with all it's nuances and cultural contradictions. But, now that I am almost at the end of my stay here in this Kingdom (at least for now), all I can think of are the things I love here.
10. The monks. They're everywhere and their saffron-coloured drapings just make the streets more vibrant.
9. The sky and stars. People don't believe me at first, but I say that the sky here looks round. Of course it's round, but it actually looks like a curved, vast expanse!
8. The cows. I love how cows roam freely along the streets, on soccer fields and all around school grounds.
7. Cheap, delicious food. Sometimes, I thank God for the French and bringing good bread and desserts to this country and half the cost.
6. The culture.
5. The beach.
4. Riding a moto! Especially riding around the busy streets of Phnom Penh!
3. Dan and Renuka - www.milkandhoney.asia
2. Children. They're incredibly cute. I can see why Angelina Jolie adopted Maddox.
1. Real people. Missionaries, villagers, teachers, students, vendors, tuk-tuk drivers!
my sweet girl,
ReplyDeletewow. what a great list of things to be thankful for.
at present i'm baking in my parents kitchen; a eggplant & chevre tart.
i look forward to seeing you soon.
also. it's supposed to hit record numbers tomorrow. this city is hhhaaaattt. (: