The big event

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Can't write much tonight cos I'm buggered. We started the day at 7am this morning but preparations had been going until late last night (I did score the peeling/ grating jobs but also branched out and chopped cabbage too.). Murphy and his law struck about 10pm and all the power in the flat and downstairs went out. This caused a mad panic as there were many hundreds of dollars worth of food in the refrigerators. We got it sussed in the end. You can really only laugh or cry!

Today was a massive success. In total we raised over $1000 for the school. A large percentage will go to a new music program. Part of it will also be put into a fund to help take Panha to Ireland to give him some experience in Western schools. I have put some photos up of today. The day was run a bit like a giant assembly. There was a buffet lunch followed by traditional and western items such as dancing, singing, playing instruments, skipping, aerobics and swimming (including laps, life saving demo and syncronised swimming). The volunteers even put on an item and performed a Khmer dance routine!

We are all having an early night as tomorrow we must be out of the flat at 5.50am to catch our bus to Siam Reap. I have cleared the memory cards so no doubt when I return you will be inundated with zillions of temple sunrise/sunsets.... just thought i'd warm you!!!

Have a happy long weekend Perth people! Have a drink for me. xxxx

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Photos

singing
The kids sang in French, Khmer and english. What a talented bunch!

nursery class dance
These munchkins danced to 'Let's Twist Again'.

Comments

[Mia]

yay for photos
Hi Sissy these photos are great to see, thank you. The kids are so beautiful, and talented! I can feel your tiredness, infact how did you ever bother to post these photos after such a long day, with another coming by the sounds of it. I hope you enjoy Siam Reap and your birthday, we will be thinking of you. Love you lots, Mia xxx

[Patrick Rooney]

dancimg ladies
Hello Sweetheart, great to see you in the photos along with all your fellow volinteers,everyone looks like their having a good time. Hope to see alot more photos of your trip this weekend and i'm sure you will enjoy it even though it's a 6 hour ride I believe,hope your bottom isn't sore after.Your Mum and dad are in Albany this weekend and I haven't a clue where that sister of your's is as we haven't seen hide nor hair of her since she moved in with that G/daughter kidnapper. Anyway look after yourself and remember your always in our prayers, Love Grannie and G/Dad

[Westernred]

I love my grandad
Dear Grandad, thanks for all your wonderful messages. I love reading them. I know that sister of mine is a scally wag! I arrived safely in Siem Reap (along with a minor hick up) but it is a wonderful town and we are sure to be busy over the next few days. Thanks again for keeping me up to date with 'home'news. Love you both lots. xxxxx