In a Bubble

Greetings to all!

I feel like I’m in a bubble here especially compared to the U.S. and even more so with the fires in California.  We observe wearing face masks, but not all and most places are open except for the Palace to protect the King (see my blog photo and explanation).  Many stores, banks, etc. will check your temp.  The most restrictions seem to be with schools.  We have been online for a few weeks and now starting Monday we are teaching hybrid…we’re all just looking at each other holding our breath.  I am excited to have some students in the classroom😊

My photos are a mixture of facts and fun and maybe in the middle of all of this you might find some levity.

We have a few days off this coming week and I’m heading to the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat hours north of PP…the largest religious edifice in the world, bigger than the Vatican!!!  I will be taking lots of photos!!!

You are in my thoughts…arkoun,

Diane

Views from my apartment.

I really want to see the inside of this apartment with all the plants!

I thought this was "fur" hanging from his bike, but alas chickens with a short life span!

My classroom and Ms. Nary looking out to the city...great view!

I found a Starbucks while walking home from school:)

The Palace is on the right and I thought I was given permission to walk down this street until I turned around and a motorcycle policeman was telling me otherwise!

Looking back across the river to the city and Palace.  The sky is spectacular in PP.

The Mekong River where people live and fish and sell their wares...

...such as this lobster.

It's very inexpensive to eat out.  I got this pizza with anchovies at Luigi's around the corner.  Maybe the best I've ever had:)

Well, on a Friday afternoon I stopped at the Elephant Bar in the Raffles Hotel...I'll be back!!!  I've been to the Raffles Hotel in Singapore with my friend, Nancy and this is just as nice:)