The monks allowed us to enter their new temple which is still under construction and it was amazing. Very cool to see the paintings as works in progress. Every temple has the story of Buddha painted all over the walls and ceilings.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Kol-Sol
Kol-Sol was the adorable baby who lived in the house we stayed in. It was amazing how much less shy he was the second time a bunch of Americans invaded his home. He talked to me quite a bit, even though his babble and my 5-6 word vocabulary of Khmer didn't get us very far. I tried to take a picture holding him on our last day but maybe he liked me a little less than I liked him because he wouldn't let Sopheap (my co-worker) hand him over!
Back out in L'Peak...
When arriving in a rural village with a group of American students it is always best to demonstrate the best techniques surrounding using a squat toilet. Really happy someone thought to grab my camera during my lesson.
p.s.- this is not the best stance, this is me attempting to get up from my demonstration before a more embarrassing photo was taken.
Wat Nokor
On the way out to our village home stay the students and I made a stop at Wat Nokor, an ancient temple in the province of Kampong Cham to see some monkeys and get our fortunes told.
Me selecting my fortune:
Now selecting a new fortune because the monk did not like my first one:
I was told that in the future I will have a job that pays very well... I hope he meant the near future!
Also, a special thanks to my co-worker Patrick who lent me his shirt and scarf so I could go into the temple. What a gentleman. Women have to have their shoulders and knees covered and I was unprepared even though I had reminded my students all to dress appropriately!
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