On my quest to be a "wandering nomad," I'm now living in Kapaa, Kauai fulfilling a lifelong dream!
However, before I talk about Kauai and show my wonderful photos, I want to talk about Cambodia...a place and people I do miss!!!
When I left Cambodia, the Covid numbers were down about 400 infected and NO deaths. It was amazing!!! Today, the number has risen to almost 11,000 infected and 80 deaths...since Feb. 20...a two month period!!! Cambodia's population is around 16 million. Phnom Penh, the capital where I taught as well as the entire country are in some type of lockdown with movement greatly restricted and sometimes food and water hard to get. One of my 4th graders recently got the virus. I was sent a photo of him in a bed in a makeshift hospital with lots of beds. It broke my heart and I thought about my own grandkids. We communicated through Telegram voice messages which I will try to figure out how to send to you...so very sweet:)
Cambodia is not the only country struggling with Covid-India and many other third world countries are facing uphill battles. As I hear people in this country struggling with masks, no masks and we all seem to be able to get the vaccine if we want...I want to scream, "Please remember those less fortunate, let's all of us remember what's important and what isn't...and who...please...and that goes for me as I enjoy Kauai!"
Here's a link to Cambodia and Covid
Kauai
Of course, you knew I had to find a Java place:)
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