Breakfast at Khema and Shopping at The Russian Market

Chad Furness was staying at Aruneas which is a short walk from the Service Center. Several others who have stayed there told us how wonderful the breakfast at their restaurant, called the Khema. Chad had kind of invited us to breakfast this morning a couple of days ago.  That is all that it took for us to ask yesterday if the invitation was still open, which he assured us that it was. We told him that we really wanted to try the breakfast there and that was all the excuse that we needed. Phanna and his wife Sokhom were also there and we had a great talk about some of their plans that they are working on.

We usually write our email to our family and friends on Saturday or Sunday, but this last weekend was so busy we did not have time to write. That had to be one of our priorities this morning to try and get it done. We had also promised Elder Roberts last night that we would take him shopping and to do whatever he would like after a meeting that he had this morning. We got a call about 11:15 to tell us that he was ready for us to come and get him, at least the email was part way done by then.

Sister Roberts wanted some more of the little purses that she had found when she was here in Phnom Penh. Elder Roberts talked them into four for $15 last time he was here, and today he got six for $21. He also found himself some binoculars and a nice leather briefcase. Elder Oveson found some reading glasses for $3 and Sister Oveson got some beautiful postcards that are hand painted. We went and had lunch at Mama's New York Deli which is always good, filling and a great price.

After lunch we took a ride out into the country to let Elder Roberts see a little of the rural life here in the Phnom Penh area. Our picture for today is from our recent travels about the city. After some additional stops we took him back to his hotel and said our goodbyes. He leaves tomorrow morning for Laos to handle some more issues over there.

We did finish the email home and have our first quiet evening in our apartment in about four days. We have been reading a book together but we have not had time to read since last Friday night.

Over the last few days we have eaten out more often and also eaten more than usual. It will be nice to get back to a more normal life, whatever normal is.