Our First Visitor...

We had a friend come this last week to visit. It was so great to see a familiar face and to be able to show someone around our new home. Tom was a fantastic guest, the lowest of maintenance required. I think he only brought a few changes of clothes, but had no desire to do laundry. He didn’t complain about the makeshift bed he had to use on the floor, and he asked all sorts of questions about life and politics and history of Cambodia. Tom Haines went to high school and college with me, but our real bond began when we studied in New Zealand together. Tom is a world traveler and was in Nepal so he took a detour and visited us. He is a dedicated friend- the journey took him way too long. He had to skip between bus, moto, and taxi to get into the country, and do the same leaving; very long journeys both directions.

Our gratitude goes out to Tom for going to the effort to see us, as well as all those who are supporting him in his work, which allowed for his visit as well. We needed the encouragement.