SATURDAY, JULY 10Soratha (pictured right) was our translator from D&P’s partner, DPA (Development and Partnership in Action) for our time in Kampot. And as you have read previously, Narin (pictured left) is our van driver, who has been accompanying us since the day after our arrival to Cambodia. We’ve been on the receiving end of their very competent work and have enjoyed their pleasant company. Last night and today, we experienced a new level of their personable sensitivity and graciousness.
After a straight run of long days, by nightfall last night we’d begun to feel frayed. Narin and Soratha made adjustments and accommodations to our day today; enabling us to get our second wind. Today’s travel day; from Kampot back to Phnom Penh; from the Gulf of Thailand back to the capital city; was a restful one.
This evening, the six of us gathered to reflect on Sunday’s Gospel. The parable of the Good Samaritan seemed fitting after feeling so kindly cared for by our hosts.
by Armella Sonntag
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