First Impressions Will Last

Rotarians Briefed

Finally in Siem Reap, Rotarians from District 7070 were given the royal treatment at the aiport by our host, Ronnie Yismut and the kind staff from the Ta Prohm Hotel.  For many in our group, this was about returning to greet old friends from past Sweat Equity trips, and for others just a fabulous introduction to Cambodian hosptiality. 

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Rotarians On The Move

Is it Day 1 or Day 2?  So hard to keep track crossing international date lines!

Group 1 of the Rotarians have arrived safely in Hong Kong and await our transfer to Phnom
Penh in a short hour or so. But, after a long overnight flight many of us were delighted to find at least one familiar friend open at 5 am local time – Starbucks!  

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The Cambodian Journey Begins in 24 Hours

Tomorrow the Sweat Equity team and I will depart for our 19 day trip to Cambodia where we will continue the previous group’s mission to build a vocational school outside of Siem Riep while distributing school supplies and athletic equipment to the locals.  

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