Hello!

It seems as if the majority of my bog so far, has just been about my emotions, and while that is great (for me especially hahah), it's not giving you guys a description of what it's actually like to be here!

Here are some fun facts:

• In Cambodia, people drive on both sides of the road, so not only in the direction that they are meant to drive in. So it is very typical that whilst you are driving, to see someone coming down the opposite the road in the wrong direction. The interesting thing is that regardless of how dangerous this is, we haven't seen any road accidents! In Phnom Penh, Tuk Tuk drivers barely looked before merging, yet we never had any problems! CRAZY!
• The rules regarding taking off your shoes aren't always clear. For example when I went to the phone shop, it was raining and my feet and sandals were incredibly muddy, yet since I was a customer, it was alright to leave them on? Regardless of the mess I made ( and enjoyed making!). But in other situations, like before I go up the stairs to my room, I must take off my shoes at the base of the stairs. 
• After being in community for 2 weeks (today!!) it has become very apparent that my lungs will be drastically dirtier than when I came here. Most roads aren't paved, and when a car/truck/bus comes shooting down the street, you are suddenly engulfed in a cloud of dust. On nights when I am too tired to properly shower, the baby wipe reveals some disturbing truths as to what has been living on my face all day. ICK. People here are seen walking around with "doctor face masks" and its very clear why they do so. Between the dust and the exhaust fumes, it can be quite damaging to the body!
• Showers are always cold! In a colder climate this would be deadly, but after sweating and being covered in dirt, sun cream or DEET spray, a cold and refreshing shower is the best treat at the end of a long day. Since I have chosen to walk everywhere (not even picking up my bike), I feel as if I get the worst end of it, being the lowest/smallest thing on the road. ANYWAYS back to the shower. I give myself a shower using the water in the bathroom, which is stored in a sort of indoor well. There is a water scoop, that resembles a plastic pan with a pointed lip. The water scoop has a diameter of around 6 inches, so a decent amount of water can be poured at one time. The family shares this water scoop, and can be used for showering, flushing your business down the hole or washing out your toothbrush. 
• SUN. Well man. I think my arms may be burned the entire time I am here. Every morning I put some cream on, and they just get red and tight and prickly. It's too warm to wear long sleeved tops (not that I really have any other than a fleecy hoodie). Aside from that, I am getting a brown ring around my neck and my face is glowing from the sun! My lily white skin (Hi Dad!) is getting the shock of it's life!

The week is winding down, and today I have a presentation on human trafficking to deliver to the volunteers. Every week, we chose a topic and a group of people, to deliver a presentation on it. This week is mine, and it's been fun using my brain in a different way than I'm normally used to. The last time I had to organize a lesson and make a lesson plan, it was in 11th grade, for our end of year project.

During the weekend I think we'll be walking up to the "mountain" near here. It's called Breast Mountain, because of it's shape. It should be an hour and a half walk, with spectacular views.

If anyone has questions or something they want to hear/learn about, let me know and I'll be sure to include it next time.
Lots of love xx