Yesterday went smoothly. I taught all morning and successfully avoided the babies until the afternoon. Thank you to everyone for your wonderful suggestions for activities and song ideas with the little ones. I have to admit I will need to google some of the lyrics to 'refresh'my out of shape brain. I also taught social studies, reading extension and today was much the same. Tonight I am taking one of Panha's night classes (5.30-7pm) so that we can all go out for a meal. It is Owen's last week and we will not have another chance to do this as a group. His night class is made up of kids ranging in ages from 4.5-9yrs. What the!!! I will just have to do my best. The big fundraising event is getting closer and things are really ... read more

sue est te- hello! After an eventful two days of teaching the weekend had finally arrived. We eagerly awaited the last child to be collected and then it was off to change (no point showering just to get sweaty again) then climbed aboard a tuk tuk bound for the FCC or Foreign Correspondance Club with a magnificant view overlooking the river on 'tourist street'. Two jugs of Ankor beer later we zipped around the corner to an Indian place - a favourite amongst the other volunteers. We were back well before cerfew with full tummies and plenty of laughs shared. The school is holding its first ever fundraising day next Saturday and the place is abuzz with lists of things to do, make and buy. This morning we trapsed through a local market with a student ... read more

You all knew this entry was missing. So on a quiet, hot Saturday in PP, almost one month on I have time to record the events of that wonderful night. We began with pre-drinks at Sorrento, taxied it into Leederville just in time to pop into The Garden for a birthday drink with Kat. Then it was a short hop, skip and a jump into the Hippy Club (well for one person who shall remain nameless there was a minor delay in getting past the bouncer and through the door). Plenty of fun was had by all. Many danced til the wee hours of the morning, Mia piked it but we continued dancing for her. Zoe was very popular with the boys and even received a personal escort out of the venue. Carrie deserves many honorable ... read more

A heart warming experience that Iwill never forget. As I got out of the car a little boy attached himself to my leg. Not out of loneliness, but because he was excited. The kids were so welcoming, some of the older girls showed us around and chatted to us about life and their prospects for the future. There was real positivity in their words. I was worried it would be hard to leave, but it wasn't. I left feeling inspired and motivated about my travels and about what I am embarking on.... read more