On a wide swath of land between Highway 5 and the main police office, the grass, trees and flowers bloom … More
Tag: Cambodia
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
An Angel Revealed
A guardian angel of the highest order lives in Battambang and his name is Sok Hom. I met Sok Hom … 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
How Huang Stole My Heart
What’s wrong with this picture? Nothing, except that this little guy is probably one of only a handful of kids … More
Healing Pilgrim 