Participant Thoughts
October 19, 2016 | CambodiaDecember 12: This was the last day of work this week. The other group continued scraping and painting the community buildings and it was a tough go. Sometimes work is work. Group number two finished... Read More
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 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 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
January 28, 2015: Creating Lasting Change
January 28, 2015 | CambodiaToday was our last day at the work site in Kep. I worked mostly by laying bricks and cementing down things. Quite an adventure, I’d have to say! I worked closely with a local that... Read More