Mozzeenet

Mum left on Monday afternoon – it was good to see her over the weekend.

On Monday morning, we went to visit Wat Than and bought some kromas (traditional Khmer checked scarves) at the handicraft shop – the handicrafts are made by disabled people who are taught these skills so they can make a living.

Mum also dropped her CV into the International School here in case there are any positions coming up after she finishes her contract in Thailand in July. Her and Dad are coming over here late June/early July for 2 weeks so should be fun. We’ve planned to go to Siem Reap for about a week where Angkok Wat and the other temples are located.

Yesterday, I did my first training session on virus protection. It was a 1 hour presentation and went well. One of my colleagues translated as I went and it seemed to make sense to the people attending. I did another one today and the last one is tomorrow.

I spoke about what viruses are, how they’re spread, how to prevent them and how to clean up after them. Had a few diagrams stuck up on the wall and did a demo of formatting a floppy disk. It fitted exactly into the time which was good – I thought I might not have enough to say. They had some questions too which was good.

This weekend, we’re off to a beach called Kep down south – has great seafood and near a national park. Should be nice.

Tonnight, we’re going to pick up our clothes from the tailor. I’m a bit dubious about the red silk skirt – don’t know if it is really me – we shall see.

Well signing off here as I am really supposed to be researching stuff for the Women’s Media Centre.

Toodle-oo

Ruth e xx
Miss Phnomer in Cambodia