We have started the next project, an irrigation gate for
a small community. We are still working with the
same local crew who are fun and sometimes tease us on how slow we can do cement
work compared to them. Lots of good natured bantering and competition here
that I am pretty sure the DWC team will lose. One of the exciting parts of this
project is having to walk the 1/2 km to the site, through a water buffalo
herd. The first time was a little scary but we are getting used to each other now.
They are beautiful, powerful, large animals.
Friday night we all went for a nice meal at a restaurant
with an incredible view. There was a
huge lightning storm and rain that followed - It was pretty cool.
On Saturday we all went for a drive to Kampot City. An old
colonial ocean port with amazing architecture. We walked the sea wall and visited
the local open market which was fascinating. It had everything from textiles, clothing,
kitchenware, jewelry and the fish market which we all especially enjoyed. Then we
went to the Rusty Keyhole restaurant for what we were told are 'the best ribs in
Cambodia.' And they were right!!
Sunday was a day off to do whatever each person
wanted to do. Some went on a tour to Rabbit Isalnd, some on a hike, some just took TukTuks
around Kep and some went to the salt fields and a secret local beach. It was a great day.
Monday we were back to work on the gate. Goods progress there: All holes dug, culverts in and we are plastering and bricking in the ends for
the gate placements. Again, it's very hot and there's no shade. Hard work, great comradeship
and again that teasing from the locals. A fun day.
Wade Billey
DWC Participant
Cambodia, March 2013
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