Watch Out!

Stepping out into a street with vehicles, motos, and touk-touks hurtling towards me from both directions goes against my every instinct. Every time I have to cross the street my heart is in my throat, but somehow traffic always finds its way around me. On my quest for a cell phone, I had to cross the street multiple times (testimony to my desire to call home). I was happy and relieved to finally get one; I thought nothing of shelling out $20. As I spoke with the Sisters that evening, I found out that the cost for a student to attend the Secretarial Vocational Training School is $15 a month. While this is still a stretch for most families, it is much more affordable than University. It definitely gave me pause to think. While I felt I would be living simply here, my idea of simple is far above the average lifestyle of most Cambodians.