8:54 pm Thursday
Goodbye Saigon, Hello Cambodia!
After 6 hours of bus ride we have arrived at Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Tristan
We're in Phnom Penh. And yes; after the long and bumpy bus ride we made it!. We met with Pastor Samuel Chim (sp?). What a very kind and pleasant spirit. He took us to the Killing Fields. What an emotional visit it was, at least for me. We all learned what happened and why the killings happened to men, women and children. Those who were educated or related to the same were the targeted population for annihilation. The trickery also into bringing persons into the country to be educators only to then make this a time for their demise as well and for the reason they were brought to the country!?! At one point I shed a few tears in hearing these details and also while viewing the remaining skulls, teeth, bones and graves. Why people do what they do; taking human lives.....
On a more "light" note we had an enjoyable lunch together.
The Pastor and skilled driver drove us to view the outside of the Royal Palace which was absolutely breathtaking ...a teaser before our scheduled visit on tomorrow. The area surrounding the Palace was something that you would have to visually experience in order to truly appreciate.
We later had dinner at this great restaurant where we shared a variety of Asian dishes and a wonderfully blessed fellowship!
As a side note, the Pastor has a laundry business in addition and offered to launder clothing for any who may be interested/in need. Payment for the service would benefit the Bible School. Several of us took advantage of this service!
Later that evening we relaxed individually and some collectively prior to calling it a night! - Pamela Robinson
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