Arriving in Cambodia

What does EVA stand for? A few days ago, we stepped onto an EVA
airplane in San Francisco. We flew over 13 hours to Taipei and 3 ¼
more to Phnom Penh. Everything seemed to go without a hitch and we
can honestly say that it seemed like less time. Very efficient
airline?



An immigration worker was waiting in PP to hand us our visa documents. Two CRWRC staff, Ruth and Pastor Paulerk, were waiting in the luggage area. We picked up all 12 of our suitcases and boxes and were taken to the guesthouse where we are staying for the first few weeks. We had a nice meal and slept a good 8 to 9 hours.

Yesterday we walked to a local market to pick up some flip flops, not
realizing that we would walk past the kids' school. Although the
school is not in session, we met the facility manager who just
happened to be stopping by. He showed us around. Unexpectedly
David's and Isaac's teacher were preparing for the next session, so we
were able to talk with them briefly and see their classrooms.

We are obviously thankful for all of that. The kids have landed in
good spirits and have been interested and engaged in their
surroundings. They had their first tuk-tuk ride. (here is a clip)



We are starting to get settled, but realize that we need to be patient
since we need a little advice on some of the things we need to do
(banking, cell phones etc.) and CRWRC is closed for the week. Most
Christians are on break and even away for the week..

Gil and Joyce are hoping to start Khmer language at the Royal Phnom
Penh University on January 5 when the kids also start school. We will
meet with the people we will sublet from this week and see the house
we will move into January 17.

Well, feeling good—well, feeling a little hot—but manageable. EVA:
Ever Vigilant Ally--That is Jesus.

With gratitude to Jesus and our friends,