Unwrapped 365Cambodge

#365CAMBODGE

The Trailblazer

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson  

Thmo Domruet Stream, Battambang

Stung Treng river transport

Mekong River life & sight, Kratie (Cambodia border)

Sopheakmith, Stung Treng - far/top view

Summer-Spring, Kratie

The many layers of stunning Sea Forest, Mondolkiri

Stung Treng at sunset

Sopheakmith Waterfalls/Rapids, Stung Treng

Yeak Laom Lake, Rattanakiri

Mekong River at sunset

Mekong River, Cambodia border

 

Kep Beach

 

Kampot's Stunning Sunset 

Mysterious Angkor Wat from a distance, Siem Reap

Gorgeous sunrise in Kampong Speu 

Gorgeous reflection of sunset in Oddar Meanchey

Angkot Wat in May

Century Tree in Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/ta-prohm.htm)

Rabbit Island - Kep

Angkor Thom - East Gate

Bayon - Four Faces 

Angkor Wat Entrance - Lake 

Angkor Thom - Elephant Wall, Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-thom.htm)

Sunset in Battambang (dry season)

Battambang's Countryside

Stunning sunset in Kampot

Angkor Thom Ruins, Siem Reap (http://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-thom

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

Prasat Preah Vihear, Preah Vihear Province

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preah_Vihear_Temple

That view from the top!  It's breath taking. A great reminder that to be on the top is just a temporary state. 

Path

                                                                                                                                       

daily path 

 We all had once wondered which path we wanted to take on.  And the moment we made that choice, there's really no turning back option.  However, sometimes in that picked of ours, often than not, we rambled.  We lost our sense of direction and we found ourselves wondering.  And we asked ourselves, "What sort of path I trodden?" We're dismayed.  We wanted to retreat and choose a better path.  

Little did we know, that path we chose, we discovered top-shelf lessons.   In that moment of silence, we heard ourselves loud and clear than we thought.  We pondered everything around us with inquisitiveness mind.  We stretched our longing hearts to something we never go through.  

Don't fret.  We must take heart!

Wanderer of Wonders

365 Cambodge

TheTrailblazer 

It's a country worth to discover, explore, traverse and learn - a beautiful country to live...

Thmo Domruet Stream/Spring 2016

Thmo Dumruet 2016
a stream in the middle of the beautiful nowhere

Yeak Loam Lake, Rattanakiri 2016

Loam Lake 2016
unforgettable awesome adventure thus far

Kratie 2016
aahh that stunning sunset

Tribal house, Rattanakiri
2016

Stung Treng, 2016
Sopheakmith waterfalls/rapids
adventuresome unforgettable trip

Phnom Sombok, Kratie 2016

Koh Kong, 2011
Island hopping. Mangrove trekking. Seafood hunting

Oddar Meanchey, 2010
#sunset 

Rabbit Island, Kep 2011

Siem Reap 2010
@ the world famous Angkor Wat

Kratie, stunning sunset
March 2016

Mondulkiri - Sea of forest
March 2016

July 2009, she arrived in Cambodia.  Since then, she has been thrilled to discover its wonder.  True enough, as the country being dubbed "Kingdom of Wonder."

Lately, She's been very fascinated with blogs and articles related to travel; she's literally reading whole nine yards related to it. So, let her share to you the "bucket list" #wandererofwonders #travellover places she has been while doing her missionary journey.  #workandplay 

• Oddar Meanchey  
• Banteay Meanchey
• Siem Reap
• Battambang (base) 
• Pailin
• Pursat
• Kampong Chhnang
• Kampong Speu
• Koh Kong
• Kampot
• Preah Sihanouk
• Kep
• Takeo
• Kandal
• Prey Veng
• Svay Rieng
• Phnom Penh (Capital City)
• Tbong Khoum
• Kampong Cham
• Kampong Thom
• Preah Vihear
• Stung Treng
• Kratie
• Mondulkiri
• Ratanakiri

Note: Words in blue print are the places she's been to...

Right!  She passed by some of the provinces (aha many times ;) ) but never had a chance to wonder and wander...to really explore, discover and know the place well.  SOON!  :) 

The Long And Winding Journey

At long last, the time has finally come for her to leave for Cambodia.  After 2 years of waiting, literally, it'll soon be over. Only a medium-size luggage and a knapsack with her is totally more than enough to a land where she's about to discover.  The land where she has completely no idea what will transpire for the next years.  All she's confidently know, it's where God called her to go to manifest His grace, power and provision - and all of Him will see her through.  Well, that juncture of her happened 5 years ago.

It has been a humbling and fulfilling years, Cambodia!  You have taught her a lot.  For the last 5 years and 5 months, she has had ample time to discover your wonder and beauty.  Of course, those times we're not all bed of roses for her, but there were bed of nails too.  Yet, all those, she won't trade for any richness this world offers.
Above all, who she is right now, it's because of God - the constant Strength of her heart.  And He isn't finish with her yet.  The long and winding journey in the field isn't the amazing thing ever happened to her without and apart from Him.  Glory to God alone! 

Fruitful Harvest In His Vineyard

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

I could still vividly remember the first time I came to this village.  That season of greenness and abundance.  Locals were harvesting the fruit of their labor - cucumber, melon, watermelon, corn, beans etc.  I was totally amazed how this vast land producing good crops!

However, way beyond plentiful produce this land has to offer, God cleared the way for us to proclaim the gospel.  Exactly the same season of the year, the seed of faith was planted upon this place.  A huge throng had gathered and heard the timeless message of love and salvation.  And that moment turned fruitfully - number of souls received Jesus.  They are continually coming from then on to learn more from His Word; sharing testimonies of God's power in their lives, plus the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.  By God's grace, and without doubt, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." 

For you who have been journeying with us from the very first day until now and will continue to do so for the coming years, we thank our God every time we remember you.  In all our prayers for all of you,  we always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel.  Together, we press on.
My prayer and trust, that this season will yet open more opportunities to share God's love amongst the locals, and the blessings we received from above will generously overflow for His glory and praise.
Merry CHRISTmas!