Little did I know, when my sleuthing began, that all iron bridges and railway routes would lead to a Frenchman … More
Category: Travel
Meltdown
Perhaps it was waiting to happen. Triggered by a relatively innocuous incident on C ward: A father, quite slight of … More
Women’s Day
The schools were closed. As was the post office. Some people took the day off work. Business went on as … More
The Wild (North)West of Cambodia
Early this morning, while the rest of the world was settling down to watch the Oscars, I embarked on an … More
An Accidental Detour
Towards the end of the afternoon, I met up with Kate and her daughter Pearl at the Bambu Hotel – … More
Visitors’ Day
Three times a week, between 12-3, hordes of relatives, friends, school buddies, descend on the grounds of Emergency during visiting … More
Dry Season Dances
A couple of evenings ago, I joined some Emergency staff and friends on an adventure outside of Battambang. It was … More
The Bridge Watcher
There once was a woman who lived with her husband in a small and primitive wood and metal house. Their … More
The Circus of Life
At the very end of a nondescript gravel road, in a corner of dusty Battambang, deep in the northwestern part … More
Lunar Year Landscapes
The Lunar New Year celebrations continue unabated, from the crack of dawn until long after dark. Chinese music blares from … More
Healing Pilgrim 