Busy busy busy

My deepest apologies for not keeping up. I’ve been busy, busy, busy and struggling to stay on top of everything. I’ve already taken over 2,300 photos and videos since I started my excursion here in Cambodia. I’m going to have to backdate a bunch of posts when I can find the time—maybe not until my return.

So here’s a brief summary of just some of the things I’ve been up to.

I’m now fully mobile. I rented an electric scooter to tackle a temple run the other day—total freedom. I loved it so much I’ve rented one for the remainder of my stay. Forget tuk-tuks. I’m now zipping around the Cambodian countryside and the city of Siem Reap on my own, zigzagging obstacles, people, and vehicles left and right. It’s incredible.

Today, my new bloke Vinny (from London) and I hired a driver, Sum Bross, and his van to take us way out into the country. We had a blast checking out cliffs, waterfalls, mountains, and temples deep in the jungle. We had lunch in the shadows of the massive pyramid temple Koh Ker and met so many friendly and wonderful people along the way.

Tonight, I attended my second AA meeting and met some more awesome ex-pat sober folks, getting their WhatsApp info so we can stay in touch. Afterwards, Vinny, Amber, and I went out for a delicious Cambodian dinner with Vinny’s sponsee, Amanda, and her husband, Charlie, from London, who just so happened to be in town. We had a wonderful time talking recovery, world travel, and the differences between our mother countries and others they’ve visited.

My experience here has been beyond what I could ever have imagined. The beauty, the people, the culture—it’s been like living in a dream. A fantasy world come alive. I keep getting overwhelmed with awe and joy, eyes watering.

Tomorrow, I’m going to visit some museums, explore more of the city on my scooter, and maybe spend some time with Amber.Read more