OPERATION CAMBODIA GROUP ONE

I believe most of us will have a deep impression on the house building as it is our first time trying to build one. In the process of house building, we also get to see how the people are living in the village. We will never be able to see how flour are make in the most traditional way, how people can use spend the whole day at home resting, how people can just bathe openly and how animals can just roam around the area like that.


Other than that, I think the time we get to spend with the Hope Village children will somewhat be the next more memorable one. Although they are orphans, but they can live happily just like any ordinary children except that they may be lacking the love from their parents. However, I was very happy to be able to meet and know these children. Although at the start I was quite amazed by how comfortable they can get when meeting us for eg, holding hands and hugging us etc but as days past, I no longer find it weird and able to take it.


About what I have learn..

1) Sometimes things can be just so simple and you are just thinking a little bit too much
2) Be thankful of what you have
3) Prepare for the future – Sok Jeer
4) It’s okay if you have lost this because you could have just gain something else elseway


I think through this expedition it has challenged my perspectives ‘Try to get the best’. Although these people are poor on the monetary side, however they are full of energy and vigor when doing any particular thing. This is something that Singaporeans will never be able to have as the kind of lifestyle that Singaporeans lead are too comfortable and they will always seek for their best interest. However, even how tough a job can be, the Cambodians will still do and not grumble.
Perhaps this is something that we can learn from as it teaches us to be really contented with what we have now instead of having any regrets in the future.


I would DEFINITELY say that I have contributed in this expedition! Other than the hard work put in during house building, I’m quite a crappy person and I can say that I entertain the rest at times =) I wouldn’t know what might happen in future but before this trip, my brother-in-law actually told me that if I had found this trip alright, I can actually join him next time to do overseas CIP together next time. So I’ll probably be looking forward to this day where I can help another community and bring life to them.
Lastly, thanks everybody for making this trip an enjoyable and meaningful one! =)

Mr Ben: Thanks for making this expedition a success and I’ve think you’ve slim down a little after this trip.
Ms Lai: Thank you Mummy for going out to get that glucose even though u might risk getting mosquito bites but you still went.