Rain, Mama's & Old Phnom Penh City

Today's forecast indicated there was 100% chance of rain in Phnom Penh. We wouldn't have guessed from the look of the sky this morning as we went out for our walk. The air was clear (thanks to rain overnight), and the sun was shining brightly as we returned from our walk. The rains didn't begin until late afternoon. We are hoping the rain trend will continue to add to the water supply for this drought stricken country.

We had the opportunity of getting to know Elder Carl and Sister Janis Jones better today. They stopped in the service center mid morning to meet some of the people who will be support for them as they move forward doing their mission assignment of Family History. They are just trying to get their feet under them as they move forward with such a daunting task. The biggest obstacle is lack of records. So much of that was destroyed during the war and especially during the Pol Pot regime.

We met up with the Joneses again about noon to show them around a few of the important places in the city, such as Mama's New York Deli. We had a great visit over lunch. Tomorrow they will try the adventure of driving. They said they are really not ready to drive here. We assured them neither is Elder Oveson, even though he has been doing it for 15 months now. They haven't even gotten behind the wheel, yet they already understand that when they go home they will have to change driving techniques they are sure they will have to use here. (Welcome to Cambodia!)

We haven't taken any pictures today so we borrowed some from a friend. This is housing in Old Phnom Penh City. Everything is stacked together with a small balcony for a place to dry the laundry. Some of the markets are housed under a series of large umbrellas instead of inside a building. Personal space is premium. Sometimes we just can't help but miss home!