Pleasantry is alive

lotus flowers, my hubby arranged for this

the ever reliable staff of dela Paix

the one on the right was my "butler", even going to several churches (he's not familiar with the difference between Catholic & Protestant Church) to find me a Catholic Church

getting me a 110v transformer just because I didn't want to plug directly in a 110v outlet (go figure!)

and etc, etc

One of the things I took with me was how pleasant and warm Cambodian people are

Part of traveling is getting to know the culture and history behind the place

And knowing that, I am quite amazed how people with such a painful past

can be so positive and giving

They seem to have this innate desire to serve and please

I tell you, one time we had a meal at the restaurant and when I was asking for the check

Waitress comes and tells me no need because we didn't eat a lot!!!

Huwhattt???

Even at the airport, we were supposed to pay 25USD each exc for 1 which was child rate

I was just asking them if I can pay by credit card

So I can use for my mileage

Then they answered something I didn't understand

So I repeated if credit card okay

they said no credit card

machine is broken

We were going to pay the dollars then

when the lady just said, never mind

you may go in

Huwhattt???

Will that ever happen in Manila????

I guess being pleasant has its perks

And just like the memory of our stay , it is always the thing that sticks.

Always believe!

Happy Wednesday!