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Hot Day at the Market


JuliaWe arrived to Phnom Penh late afternoon yesterday after a fun stop at the Bangkok airport. We were greeted at the airport by our hotel bus and then we checked in to the Golden Gate Hotel.


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(click images for larger version) For our first night in the city, we went to a local theater and saw a native drum performance. It was really fun and great to see a part of Cambodian culture. The performers also did a traditional "monkey dance" which was hilarious. At the end of the show, Stefani, Anson, and I got on stage and showed off our amazing drum playing skills :) This morning we took a tuk tuk to the Russian Market which was a really unique experience. There was everything from sapphires to dinner plates to food. We all enjoyed it a lot and got some cool stuff but after a few hours we were ready for some refreshing lime soda. Delicious. I think we're all very happy to be here and are making the most of this experience. Tonight we plan on going to church and then dinner before bed. Tomorrow will be our first day at the hospital for a tour and to get started working. Woo Hoo!


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By the way, thank you all so much for your comments. Your support means the world to us. :)


Posted by Julia on May 18, 2008 03:53 AM |

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nice spring day here and hope you are seeing same. wish we were with you but may not later what with all the work and travel. God bless

Posted by: ohlen wilson | May 18, 2008 08:07 AM

Stefani, WOW! What an adventure! I hope to someday go on a mission trip like this.I will keep you all in my prayers.
Logan Dougherty

Posted by: Logan Dougherty | May 18, 2008 09:33 AM

Julia, I feel like we've all had a mini-glimpse into your Cambodian day via your great description! The lime soda sounds very refreshing--maybe it's the Cambodian version of our "sweet tea"? :-) Your first day at the hospital will be exciting and quite a different cultural experience. Lots of prayers going up for you all on this side of the globe.

Blessings to the group!

Posted by: Leslie Higgins | May 18, 2008 03:49 PM

Julia, Wish I'd witnessed your amazing drum playing skills! Sounds like fun. Could you bring us some Cambodian dinner plates for the lab at school? Or maybe just a sapphire for your teacher? Be safe. We're praying for all of you.

Posted by: Martha Ezell | May 18, 2008 05:52 PM

Lots of prayers lifted for your group today at Woodmont. A beautiful day in Nashville. We had recognition of graduates today at church. And Sharon, we did our LAST assessment. It was abilities but we know what yours are.

Lots of prayers for God's blessings on those ou touch.

jamie

Posted by: Jamie Dunham | May 18, 2008 08:15 PM

Welcome to Phnom Penh angels. I have a special hospital I would like you to visit. It could be the true lost pearl in Cambodia. I want you to get a good sense of the organization and who could be behind it. Report back when you can. -Charlie

Posted by: Chas Taplin | May 18, 2008 09:12 PM

Wow! It sounds like you all are having a great experiece. The pictures look gorgeous! Good luck to all of you at the hospital tomorrow!!
Julia, Nashville misses you!
-Lauren

Posted by: Lauren Wilcox | May 19, 2008 12:18 AM

Ladies, We continue to be inspired, encouraged and look forward to the updates. May you all be an incredible blessing to the Khmer people you meet and serve and may you all be richly blessed in your interactions and exchanges with them. You're in our thoughts and prayers daily. - Don and Sheila S.

Posted by: Don and Sheila | May 19, 2008 08:15 AM

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in Cambodia with us! What a great experience for you. Continue to have fun and to shine your light wherever you go! Angela

Posted by: Angela Tedder | May 19, 2008 09:03 AM

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