One more week of work
Another week and only 1 more left at WMC. It was predictably hectic but I finished the database which was a relief. Cutting it very fine to hand it over properly but one of the new staff is excellent with computers so I think he will have the confidence to continue the process after I leave.
We chose photos for the website from the different departments and I got them scanned on Friday. The Khmer version is proving to be a bit more tricky - have to install some software to get it right. Simply typing it in with Khmer fonts wasn’t working properly.
Sarayeth is going to the provinces on Tuesday so I also have to hand things over to her tomorrow. I spent time this weekend doing a report on my activities, recommendations and documentation to meet with her about tomorrow.
We had our monthly staff meeting last week, the last one I will attend and I was able to say a few words to thank WMC for my time there (mind you, that was after 3 hours of talking about a staff policy, very boring when you can only understand snippets - someone translated but only the basic gist of it, not the debate and disucssion which would be a lot more interesting). One of the staff also stood up and thanked me and wished me the best for the future. I have worked with her closely over the time.
I also had my debrief at CECI this week. They’re our in-country managers here (Canadian NGO) - they haven’t been involved much really in our assignments. Hour asked me some questions then we went for lunch at Amok, a really nice Khmer restaurant.
Not too much socialising this week. Ana came back from Bangladesh on Friday so we met up with her. She was very well - had a great time in Bangladesh and Nepal, meeting up with her brother and other Youth Ambassadors. It was good to see her. She only has 1 more week before she goes back to Australia.
Last night, Sonia and I went to see a play, ‘Wyrd Sisters’, an adaptation from a Terry Pratchett book. There were about 5 YAs who we know in it so that was fun. It was a comedy, taking off the classic stage plays such as Macbeth and Hamlet - 3 witches, a weak king, the Lady Macbeth character, a ghost, Jester, Prince brought up by commoners etc. It was quite funny - all the more because we knew people in it. I can’t say the acting was fantastic but it was just for a laugh anyway and to raise money for Cambodian Performing Arts.
Today, I went for lunch to Java, mainly just to have one of their chocolate milkshakes - the best ever, made from ice-cream. Ana and her friend, Julia, happened to come in at the same time. Julia just arrived from Spain today on her way home to Australia after 6 months travelling. It was nice to have lunch with them.
I then walked over the road. I wanted to look at Wat Botum but must have missed the street. Oh well, I then got a moto up to NCDP (National Centre for Disabled People) which sells handicrafts made by people with a disability. I bought some temple rubbings and a silver bracelet to replace the one Dad bought me in Siem Reap and was lost (or perhaps taken) in Sihanoukville last time I went.
That’s all for now…
Ruth e xx
Miss Phnomer in Cambodia
