Signing Off for a Few Days

I just wanted to let you all know that I am going to be away (South of Phnom Penh - close to the Vietnam border) for a few days. It is going to be crazy in Phnom Penh with an estimated 4 million people coming to participate in the king's memorial weekend. So, I will be somewhere next to the ocean with dear friends Jenny and Emma, clean air, but no computer. When I return I will post some new pictures and updates about the trip.

Tonight was a blast! We had a pre-movie dinner at the Terrace Restaurant and then saw Argo at the coolest arts movie theatre I have ever been to. It is set up in a beautiful home and is totally comfortable. I wish I could stay there for more than one movie! We saw "Argo" and even though I had seen it once before I found myself caught up in the excitement again.

Terrace Restaurant with Christina, Mary, Emma, and Jenny.
Having dinner with these amazing, beautiful, Christ-loving women
I thought what an amazing church God has in Cambodia. I think that
the biggest blessing for me on this trip has been the fellowship with
such amazing people like these four women. (Notice Mary's shirt: she has
completed three Australia Ironman competitions!)



Jenny mentioned that she nearly went somewhere else besides
Cambodia. I cannot imagine what this trip would be like without
her being here. Jenny has a depth of spiritual maturity that is
uncommon in people three times her age. Her spirit encourages me
and her friendship blesses me.

The super-cool, super-comfy Flicks Community Theatre in
Phnom Penh. Yes, that is a futon we were sitting/laying on and
they serve drinks in cozies. Emma (foreground) is a very talented designer
who is largely responsible for the Spice Garden Café that I have raved
on and on about for weeks and also for the design of shirts, bags, purses and more
that has claimed the lion's share of my spending on this trip. When I return home
you all will be the beneficiaries of her great designs.