The English School & Swimming!

Today, January fourth, started off way too early as we set off on a bus ride to Kampot. 7 a.m. marked the start of our four-hour bus adventure, which was comfy but uneventful. Once we arrived in Kampot we got a quick meal and headed to the Chumkriel Language School, which we arrived at a half hour early. Once all the teachers and students arrived, the manager gathered us around the bulletin board to explain about the school. Once that was done we split into two groups, one that went with little kids and drew pictures and one that had a conversation with the older kids.

I was lucky enough to be in the group that drew pictures with the little kids. They were all so cute and they didn't speak much English, but every now and then they would look up at me, smiling and giggling. I tried to talk with the girl sitting next to me, and when that failed I talked to one of the teachers. It was a sad time when we had to leave, but we were all very happy when we arrived at the hotel. We walked in, and it was paradise: wood and grass huts on stilts in what looks like a mini jungle. We walked up to the bar to get our room keys and got shown to our little huts. In my hut is Maddie, Lilly, and Kessie. It is small but amazing! It has a bunk bed and a double bed, a hammock out on the porch and the shower out back. Once we were done exploring and changing we went swimming in the river where some interesting events happened. We all got to see Dyer, Dave and Stephen wearing traditional Cambodian kromahs, which are essentially skirts for swimming in.

Once the sun started to set we went on these flat boats. At first it was hard to balance, but once you were on it for a little, it was great. As it started getting dark, we walked back to our hotel and ordered food. It was another amazing day here in Cambodia!

~Mia S~