lets go fly a kite

this is the village the night after a big storm. you can see all the sewage water the kids play in. its all very unpleasant. i think i was well prepared for it so i wasnt too shocked but i think it was too overwhelming for Mary who didnt know what to expect.

these pictures were uploaded on a decent dell laptop which is by far the best ive used since being here. so they load up quicker, if i get the chance in the next few days i will try to add some more to the blog. i can imagine how hard it is to picture what things are like here by just reading my blogs. i can honestly say that this first month has been excelent and has blow away any expectations i had. i didnt really know what to expect before coming here but i feel very comfortable and at home.
these are a bunch of kids from stung men chay village.
this is harry buying a kite at independance monument a few sundays ago.

i forgot to tell you about my bike ride the other day i basically cycled all afternoon round a bunch of places id never have ended up in if i hadnt gone exploring. i did the british thing of never stopping to turn around or admit i was lost. just keep nodding and smiling. i ended up miles from anywhere safe and litterally nearly died sevral times. but the whole experience was good. i was dripping with sweat and my legs were cramping all over.