Cambodia - Village School

One of the highlights of the village tour was definitely the village school for us.  The kids were absolutely gorgeous.  Ever smiling and despite the language barrier, we got on like a house on fire. Especially after I let them have free reign  over my Iphone.  They went mental snapping photos of each other and of themselves, amused with the results.

 Notice that little boy peering through in the middle there...

 This little girl had the prettiest dimples.

 This little girl has the neatest and most skillful handwriting I have ever seen.  She was the youngest and tiniest student in that group.

The little girl on the right is from our host family at the village from my previous blog.

Most of the kids do not have footwear.  Footwear is not considered a necessity.  Many can't afford them and others just do not like how footwear makes their feet hot and uncomfortable.

 This was a cute little shy boy peering into a classroom of older boys and girls.  Perhaps he had an older sibling in that class.

 Curious on-lookers from a different class.

 Here's the shy boy again...

Having fun with my Iphone.  Snapping images of each other and having a laugh.

 Teachers enjoying their afternoon break.

 Break time.  Barefeet over sharp pebbles and dirt.

 Running after us to say goodbye...

We were not ready to go when we did.  We were having so much fun with the kids.  We had overcome our language barrier and were having lots of fun gesticulating our intentions and attempting to make conversations.  They were most amused when I whipped out my packet of tissue papers to wipe my perspiration in the 40 deg heat.  Everyone put out their hand for one.  I had just 2 pieces left and split up the three ply pieces of tissue to distribute them out much to their excitement.  They are happy little kids existing with the barest essentials.  No mod cons and other luxuries that our kids are laden with.  Education is a start at trying to break out of their poverty stricken lives although it is a given that it will be a long hard struggle for every one of those kids.  I have booked my next holiday to Cambodia in December this year and I hope to see them all again...  Watch this space.