New year, new me....

The last month has been just fantastic!
First, I was graced by fun guests: Thom Stead & company came to visit Cambodia! Although I'm a newbie here, i felt knowledgeable showing them around Phnom Penh... I was really impressed by Thom's accounts of Indonesia, and I hope that I have the opportunity to take a trip there in the near future!

Soon after, my parents and Melissa arrived. Despite some jetlag and tummie issues, their visit here was phenomenal. It was really wonderful being able to spend time with them on vacation, where they really had time to relax (unlike their habitual hectic Larchmont/Tufts life). I managed to take out my parents for some dancing on New Years, their energy and rhythms were to be applauded! I guess Gage/Macdougalls are just good at dancing! I also had the opportunity to leave Phnom Penh for two weekends to travel with them to Siem Reap and Kep!

All things considered, life is going very well. I've been frustrated at my lack of regular exercise, so I'm starting my first Khmer boxing lesson today!

My last posts were very long, so I'll keep this one short and sweet!

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