February 21, 2015: Sad Farewell
February 23, 2015 | CambodiaThursday was a quieter day around each project site with finishing touches (install toilet, fishing concrete, roof and doors) being complete by Mr. Son and ourselves. Following a few photo ops, hugs and thanks we... Read More
February 18, 2015: Weekend Fun And Back To Work!
February 18, 2015 | CambodiaThe last five days have flown by. Our weekend included a half day road trip to Kampot with a visit to the fish market, lunch at The Rusty Keyhole (famous for its ribs) and a... Read More
February 16, 2015 Access To Knowledge Is Power
February 16, 2015 | IndiaAccess to knowledge is power. An easy thing to say but a difficult concept to grasp when we in North America live with a device attached to us at all times. We have the power... Read More
February 15, 2015: India – A Feast For The Eyes
February 15, 2015 | IndiaGlances out the window reveal life in action. A bare-foot and bare-bottomed boy running down an alleyway using a stick to control a rolling bicycle tire. An old man wrapped in many layers of clothing... Read More
February 13, 2015: Significant Progress
February 13, 2015 | CambodiaWednesday and Thursday were focused days of work with considerable progress on both irrigation gates. Wednesday’s effort was rewarded with happy hour at The Veranda…needless to say there was much laughter (unfortunately some at Bill’s... Read More
February 11, 2015: Unleashing the Hope within Rajasthan’s Local Youth
February 11, 2015 | IndiaChildren scare me. Why and when this fear developed, I’m not 100% sure. I do find them cute, and I do care about kids, but the thought of the responsibility to raise a child tends to bring... Read More
February 10, 2015 When A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity Happens Twice
February 10, 2015 | IndiaI’ve know from a very young age the importance of helping others and making an impact in their lives. I remember when I was 10 years old, listening to my best friend’s father share his... Read More
February 10, 2015: Focused On The Task At Hand
February 10, 2015 | CambodiaArriving at the worksite, the water had been drained and prepared for the inlet and outlet walls. There was a different feel around the project today…focused. Fairly quiet around each site as everyone was busy... Read More
February 9, 2015: Ferris Wheels and Muddy Feet!
February 9, 2015 | CambodiaFirst day on project started with a carnival type atmosphere. What started as a photo opportunity, turned into an unexpected early morning ferris wheel ride at a small carnival on route to Odong community. Then... Read More
February 8, 2015: Arrival to Phnom Pen
February 8, 2015 | CambodiaAfter about 32 to 36 hours of total travel, we arrive at Phnom Pehn around noon, just a little weary eyed and jet lagged. Greeted on arrival by Vy (or gracious host) and Betty. Betty... Read More
January 29, 2015: Reflections on Lessons Learned
January 29, 2015 | CambodiaToday I really learned what solidarity is. It is being a friend and not a savior; working side by side to improve our world. It really hit me today that just because I am privileged,... Read More
January 28: Living on a Dollar
January 28, 2015 | CambodiaToday, I woke up, had breakfast, and then the kids who were working on the latrines got to go to the market. Many people in Cambodia live on less than a dollar a day. My... Read More