View from My Window

The day after my arrival, I awoke with the city around me. The hustle and bustle beginning on the streets below slowly brought me to consciousness. I forgot where I was for a few moments, but soon remembered. I eagerly pulled back the curtains to peak outside my window and was greeted with the sight of colorful buildings, tropical flowers, and the stark contrast of wealth and poverty. I was filled me with excitement and anticipation as the full realization that I was in Cambodia hit me; further, I had the whole year ahead of me to explore and experience this new, exotic country lying just beyond my window.