Last Day, Hectic Schedule

Typically on my last day the schedule of events is rather hectic. Last minute shopping, packing, a final class or two, and double checking a lot of things will fill the day. I thought I would write a quick summary of some of the highlights from 2010:

· Hot. It barely rained, and even the locals were complaining about it.

· The Kesararam Primary School PC was a huge success from last year, and they quickly picked up on using Publisher to make certificates and signs.

· Khnar Tmei had a smaller class this year because of schedules. Many of my regular students now have jobs or are going to the University. Next year I might need to go back to “Computer 101” and start teaching a younger set of kids.

· The food here somehow is getting even better. The variety is increasing and the focus on quality remains a top priority.

· Basic infrastructure continues to improve. I took the new Toll Road that goes around the town to divert large trucks and busses. The Internet is blazing fast if you know where to go, and it’s adequate pretty much everywhere else.

· Significant social and economic problems still remain. Many beggars, orphans, and people struggling to keep up. I heard more than a few stories of people having to borrow large sums of money for healthcare costs, repairs, and other basic needs.

My next post will likely be from Korea. Should you find yourself with the travel bug to go somewhere exotic, I can make sure you have a memorable time in Cambodia. The people are friendly, the area is safe, the food is magnificent, and you just might consider it your second home after one visit (like I do).