Our New Home!

Leanne and I have spent the last week moving into our new home. Just down the street from where we were staying before, our new apartment gives us a feeling of being settled and comfortable in Cambodia. We never imagined we would find a place that feels so western, especially not just down the street from the house we were staying in. We are on the third floor, (the second floor to Cambodians) of a typical Cambodian Pi-tay-la-vang. It has two bedrooms, a balcony on the front overlooking our street and a small balcony on the back that overlooks a lake of black water, tin huts and decrepit railroad tracks, just to help us remember that where we live now is not like where we grew up.

We do not want to post too many pictures before the apartment is finished. We are in the process of painting, printing photos to hang and organizing. Once we have all the necessary pieces in place, we will post a plethora of pictures for you to enjoy. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.

I have attached a few photos of our move in process. Also, some images of lifting our couch to the 3rd floor over the balcony. Imagine myself, a small Khmer moto-driver, a thin rope and 90 + degree weather. We were sweating, yelling and cursing in two distinct languages but, after 20 minutes and minus one outdoor light, we got the couch into our apartment. Also, the couch is made of rattan, almost every couch here is made of this sinewy organic material. Not outrageously beautiful, but them's the breaks.

We are off to Singapore tomorrow for the next five days to enjoy some modern technology, architecture and, most importantly, fast food. Think of me this weekend as I will be indulging in a massive cheeseburger somewhere in that tiny but wonderful country.