Venturing Out In Traffic

There are several benefits with the move to our new apartment two months ago. We not only have a place to walk in the morning, but we likewise do not have to fight traffic both ways to and from the office everyday. 

Today was one of those days when we had to go out in traffic again and remember how much we really dislike the traffic here. It was time for another oil change and the Toyota dealership is about seven kilometers away from our office. We figured if we left a half an hour before the appointment we would be fine, but about ten minutes into our drive we were wondering. Sister Oveson cautions, no sudden moves, the problem is nobody told the motos, tuk-tuks or other vehicles. We were very surprised when we pulled in right on time.

We have traditionally gone out to dinner on Friday nights, even before our mission. Tonight we decided to go to Brooklyn Pizza and Bistro over by where we used to live. That was an excellent reminder of what driving to and from the office was really like. What is amazing is Lexus SUV drivers that think that they are small enough to go where a tuk-tuk can, or they have the right to where you are because they are a Lexus. Either way it makes for some real interesting and really tight driving at times. Add into that attitude the way motos drive, they figure if nobody else is in the space right now then it must be for them. Even when that space is not their lane and it leaves you no place to go.

We were able to read our scriptures while they took about an hour and a half to change the oil and filters and give us quote to fix all of the moto rash on the car. Most of the rest of our day was spent preparing our Institute lesson and working on the special projects we have been assigned.

Tomorrow is a holiday here in Cambodia, and since it is a Saturday the Service Center will be closed on Monday. That is alright with us, we already have a growing list of things to do that we never have time to do on our preparation day.

Todays picture is a variety of things that we come across when we are out and about on our drives. There are always interesting things to observe on the roads of Phnom Penh.