We are down to our final hours in Cambodia. In just a little while we will board a plane headed home. As I reflect on the past week I've learned to appreciate the beautiful chaos that is Cambodia. I've become more confident in my abilities to ... Continue Reading Saying Goodbye
Archives for March 2015
Retroactive Cambodia Blog Part 2
So before I try to finish updating everyone on the trip I just want to acknowledge a couple things: 1. He absolutely saw that episode of the Chapelle show, which made the joke that much better. 2. Annie told me that I used the word "incredible" ... Continue Reading Retroactive Cambodia Blog Part 2
Malaysia day 5&6
On day 5, We left the Asli Farm Resort and drove by van to the city of Malacca. We experienced a Malaysian "rest stop" during the drive, where we stopped for a break and snacks, including curry rolls, hard boiled eggs, toast with coconut jam and ... Continue Reading Malaysia day 5&6
Malaysia Day 4
On Wednesday, our fourth full day in Malaysia, we went hiking and interacted with some of the local villagers. They shared with us their unique lifestyle through prayer, music, and dance. I’m sure the others in the group would agree that it was quite ... Continue Reading Malaysia Day 4
The smell and sound of Sihanoukville (Cambodia)
Cambodia: Day 3 We have been busy relaxing, meditating and taking everything in as we have been greatly immersed in the culture and serene environment surrounding us. We took a flight on day 3 from Siem Reap and arrived in ... Continue Reading The smell and sound of…
Bayon Temple (Cambodia)
The Bayon temple is a spectacular Khmer temple at Angkor Thom. ... Continue Reading Bayon Temple (Cambodia)
‘AKUN’ – Thank You (Cambodia)
“Akun” has been the word of the day since our arrival in Cambodia. It is the traditional Cambodian way of saying ‘Thank you’ (in Khmer, the language of Cambodia) by placing the palms of the hands together like in a praying gesture. Thank you, a word ... Continue Reading ‘AKUN’ – Thank You (Cambodia)
Cambodia Retroactive Blog
I find it funny that I was chosen to be "the blog person," yet I'm the only person who didn't bring any electronics with me. So here goes me trying to catch everyone up on what has happened so far on Tessa's iPad. Friday/Saturday: 14 hour flight. ... Continue Reading Cambodia Retroactive Blog
PHILIPPINES: from one SU to another
Day 05: We are so blessed that so many people played a huge part in making our team's GCP trip a success. Dani Zamar, her family, and Silliman University have gone to a whole new level to make us feel at home here in the Philippines. Today we had ... Continue Reading PHILIPPINES: from one SU to…
The ultimate bonding experience
On Wednesday morning we set out on an overnight boat trip off the coast. It was a pretty small boat for the 12 of us, our 2 guides, and 3 crew members. Downstairs was the galley, a small kitchen, a table and two benches, a little daybed, the ... Continue Reading The ultimate bonding experience