Prep for 2010? Already?1?

In this case, I'm talking about how YOU can prep to go to Cambodia next year!

The first and most important task is to commit yourself to the trip. You need to do that now. Why? Because the plane ticket is expensive and there's a fair amount of extra work to do if it's your first trip.

So here's what you need to do:

1. Ask me questions now about what all is involved. You can choose to go as a tourist, and that's just fine. Stimulating the local economy is a charity all by itself.
2. Make the choice before the end of the year, and let me know.
3. Start saving about $200 a month (now). That should cover your airfare, by far the biggest expense (~$1,800).

Send me an email at samueljcarrorg. I'd love to show you around!

2009 Recap

This was a shorter trip than years past, but still productive and inspiring. Here's a recap of the 2009 experience:

Arrived July 10th
Evaluated equipment at Mr. Sok's house, needed new power strip, antivirus software, and new apps for install
Interviewed staff at Kesararam Primary School
Purchased new PC and laser printer for the school
Evaluated PC #2 at Khnar Tmei, determined that it needed replacement
Purchased new PC for Khnar Tmei
Taught classes at Khnar Tmei once per day, at the school twice per day
Departed July 17th

Overall I was able to keep the main infrastructure running, and I started bringing the Primary School into the PC world, all in one week.

I've heard from friends and family that they are often interested in going, but aren't sure how to start, or it's too late by the time they hear about the next trip. I'll be updating this blog with entires between now and the next trip with tidbits from previous excursions and information on how to join me on the next run.

Back in town

I got home yesterday around 1pm. As usual, it was a long trip, but worth the pain of travel. I'll write more tomorrow after the kids settle down.