Fast Sunday -- BBQ Pig at the Market

As we made our way to Steung Mean Chey this morning traffic was TERRIBLE. You would think that since it is Chinese New Year, which is not an official holiday in Cambodia, it shouldn't be such a big deal "holiday". The traffic looked more like Sunday evening traffic going past the markets instead of the normal Sunday morning flow, and it was even worse as we left church at 11:00. We were happy it was not as bad the direction we were traveling.

At 7:45 a.m. the roadside BBQ stands were already loaded with varieties of produce and grilled meats, including whole piglets and ducks. we passed a Tuk-Tuk loaded with a large BBQ piglet that looked like it was headed home from market.  We are surprised by how many motorcycles we see with their guitar on their back. I guess they really are ready for a party. Bring on the holiday!

Today was Fast Sunday, which can be a great way to know more about the members. In the Steung Mean Chey 3rd Ward, the counselor was the one who conducted, so he bore his testimony first. He told of how his family used to be some who picked garbage at the dump, looking for recyclables. The church has made a big difference in their lives. We happened to see him at Trash Mountain just after Christmas when we visited with Elder and Sister Roberts. He seemed so grateful to see us there as we visited his neighborhood.

Elder Oveson was not feeling too well as we finished our second Sacrament Meeting at Chaktomuk Ward, so we only made it through about four and a half hours of meetings today instead of our usual six. After coming home for a rest he was feeling much better by the evening.