Well I have done it. Yesterday and today I presented workshops on the importance of monitoring reading and writing. Yesterday's on reading wasn't as good as I would have liked - my fault I pitched it at the wrong level. However this morning I was pleased, it went with a flow and they seemed to enjoy it. Bunthorn was happy as well as his translation was praised. I celebrated by having my nails done at lunch time - mind you it cost the same as a coffee and she did ...

Mad dogs and English men go out in the midday sun - I am a woman so I don't!! This morning I explored Pailin to find basics for the house, like almost everywhere I have been it is nothing like I was led to believe. The market is so much nicer than PP's as it is local and not full of toot for the tourists!! I bought a wok, saucepan, 2 spoons, 2 forks, a lethal looking knife, chopping board, 3 containers and a couple of plates all for $12!! I expect I was done but ...

Well I have arrived. Met work colleagues this morning and then spent day looking at houses. I am moving into this little house on Sunday - have to go and buy useful things like mops, cloths and a plate or two tomorrow. Pailin is a village/town with a couple of places to eat and some very good coffee. My landlord owns one of the cafes. I will however have to go to Battenbang for a night life but it is only just over an hour away.