The reason I came from Thailand toCambodia was to meet Mr. Ross, the facilitator, organizer and operator of an amazing school (and home), for orphans. I have beenfortunate that everyone I’ve met in my first week in the country has been more than helpful. I am glad I met the Hoola-Hoopgirl, but the only problem with my first hostel wasthat within four days my skin was destroyed from bed-bug bites, and I was beginning to get little infections, most likely from the grimy washrooms and showers.

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