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Monthly Archives: March 2010
Transportation
March 21, 2010 – 9:02 am
Getting around or NOT getting around, more specifically, has been a significant issue in the last two months. We bought our car, a ’92 Land cruiser, after having it inspected by a trusted mechanic. There were no apparent problems at the time of sale and the price was too good to be true–oh, the irony. ...read more...
Setting up House
March 21, 2010 – 6:27 am
We’ve been in our new house for a little less than two months. We’re still in the process of setting things up, but we’ve definitely made progress. Things seem to take much longer here, especially since Target and Bed Bath and Beyond haven’t made their debut in Cambodia yet. Instead of a one-stop shopping experience, ...read more...
A Day in Cambodia
March 6, 2010 – 8:39 pm
Today was one of those days where you either have to laugh or cry (Christiana and I are laughing…). Don’t get me wrong, the whole day wasn’t all bad, there were some really nice, tender moments (especially towards the end). Here’s how it happened: 5:15 AM – Ava, unaware of the time, decided to get ...read more...
Happy 2nd Birthday, Lucas!
March 2, 2010 – 7:16 pm
A special little boy turns two today! Happy Birthday, Lucas! We wish that we could beam over from Cambodia and give you a big hug! You have been such a joy and a blessing to your mommy and daddy–the sunshine of their lives. And you are precious to us too! We thought that we would ...read more...
The Blue Chair Chronicles
March 2, 2010 – 6:20 am
In response to popular request, we have decided to do a blog post entirely dedicated to the infamous blue chair (mentioned previously). This periwinkle chair can be seen throughout Phnom Penh–from outside the poorest shacks, to the verandas of the largest mansions. While other colors exist, it is the blue chair that wins the prize ...read more...