Cambodian Mass-Transit and Expanding Our Service

One would think that with as many people as there are in Phnom Penh that there should be some sort of Mass Transit system to get around. As far as we can tell, it is a fend-for-yourself system. Besides the swarms of motos, the Tuk-Tuks, and the amazing number of luxury vehicles and SUV's, there are a few other options.  We occasionally see buses (these are mostly large vans), or the occasional open bus.  The more common method of commuting to work seems to be to ride on the load. Of course if you have a large crew you may need to just load the truck. But to truly ride Khmer, you may just have to HOLD ON!

Today gave us another new experience. Brother Sophorn, the Seminary & Institute Director for Cambodia, had a student who needed to take the Michigan English Proficiency test in order to be admitted to BYU Hawaii. Our task today was to proctor this test. We were given the testing packet and very clear and strict instructions to set up a room as a testing center. As this young man arrived he was so-o-o nervous. He had taken a different test recently and didn't do very well on that one. We told him we would pray for him. He did seem to calm down, and finished with about ten minutes to spare.