Hello all,
Well things are sort of starting to become easier. Forone thing I have finally figuredout this whole 2 hour time difference when I sleep. I have not started working yet which is kind of annoying. It would be niceto work so I could find a rhythem and just be more active and have lessdown time. But nonetheless, it has become more enjoyable. I recently visited the killing fields and the main prison during the khemer rouge period which was a very difficult day. It was horribleto see how many people were murdered and the ways inwhich peoplewere treated. It was really a horrible site that I would like to stay away from. All I can say is that if you do not know of thisperiod you shouldlook it upfor yourself and see for yourself. It wasalso difficult because such tragic events happened in a place that is so peaceful and beautiful today. I believe that is one of the things they tried to create when reinventing the killing fields.
On a liter note, things are pretty good. Theonly way I could come close to describing Phnom Penh is to picture everyone walking in NYC but on scooters. The traffic is crazy and people do not have any real conception of the trafficlaws. People are going against the trafic,left , right, etc. It is sad though due to the many horrible accidents that I unfortunately witnessed the other day.
As for my room....I don't know if it is primitive or genious, but I could sit on my toilet and take a shower at the same time. Sounds very odd, but is a great way to keep the toilet clean. Also, I donot have toilet paper but rather a high powered hose, and you know what happens from there.
I wish that I couldmeet somepeople. That has been the hardest part. I look forward to meeting some westerners when I start wor'. It would be niceto be ableto knocj\k around teh city with some people.
As far as money, nothing really costs more than $1, period. So its pretty cheap. I am going to try and travel to Angkor Wat and Vietnam at somepoint. I first have to extend my visa which expires soon....of course the visa patrolwould not grant me aprolonmged visa. Until next time take care and I look forward to seeing everyone in the future. Ciao...... picturesto come