Today is my last day working in Phnom Penh with Pact Cambodia. The decision was made that I could better support the global program in Africa (Kenya), while continuing to provide remote support to Cambodia. I know this is the right choice in the long run, but it’s been very sad to think about packing up my stuff, leaving my colleagues Sakphea and Thavy, and moving back to Kenya.

To celebrate all that we’ve accomplished so far this year, I took Sakphea and Thavy out to lunch at Master Suki Soup on Monday. Suki Soup is a very popular Chinese hot-pot style Khmer restaurant all over Phnom Penh. It can be expensive so it is usually reserved for special occasions. I thought this was a perfect one!

We picked the location across the Tonle Sap (river) because it was brand-new. We were the only car there for lunch and had a real run of the place. I gave them the menu and told them to go crazy ordering whatever they wanted. We had fish balls and thinly cut steak, veggies, tofu, and mushrooms. The sauce was especially delicious, as I know Sakphea and Thavy would agree with me :o).

We had a lovely afternoon and I will forever remember all the special times I shared with the WORTH program in Cambodia, the life-long friends I made there, and the incredible work we’ve all done to improve the lives of women in Cambodia. I love you Sakphea and Thavy! :o)