Saturday 24th March

Khmer New Year is approaching and the teachers want to throw a party for the school children. There is no budget for this but I think its important for the school to be able to fund this activity. Mr Rekha put some estimates together and we are looking at about $100 so less than a dollar per child. I'll put the money up front but see if I can get a few friends to pledge some money to help out. If I can raise the $100 I'll also fund a special meal for the teachers after the party.

Khmer new year is a massive celebration here with everything closed for 5 days. This little girl really wants a party on the 8th April:



At school today we had some cows come to visit and I joined in a plastic animal throwing game but I still don't understand the rules.




I played "Sunshine on Leith" by The Proclaimers to some of older kids today. I think they enjoyed it, but I haven't yet explained the context. I also showed Mr Rekha the Hibs goals from the League Cup final - magic !



Went out to the waterfall on the Chou road for lunch. It was good. Little kids were diving in the water and spearing fish. They seemed to have good success. Which is more than I can say for my fishing efforts. This waterfall area is very popular with the Khmers, particularly during holidays. Sellers come by with all sorts of fresh fruit as you sit and eat by the river.