Day 2: Orphanage!

Today we went to CPO. An orphanage on the country side with no running water, little electricity, and many very very excited kids. To get there was a 40 minute tuk-tuk ride, and on the way we say so many interesting things. Monks, sleeping children on motos, fried crickets and other insects, and rice fields. When we finally arrived to CPO, a small stampede of children ran out greeting us with warm and love filled hugs. All the kids were saying "Sister!! How are you?!" and "My name is... my name is...". I could not get over how adorable these kids were. We played for a while and started coloring, and I got about 15 pictures all saying "I love you sister". I could see the light in their eyes every time I bowed my head, put my hands together, and said "awkoon" which means 'thank you' in Khmer. I don't think I've ever seen kids so respectful, gracious, and so aware of their surroundings. We played volleyball, and these kids were REALLY good, and I don't think I've ever had so much fun playing volleyball. Throughout the day it was just constant hugging and giggling. Then the kids showed us a show that they usually perform for money. This is how they make half of their money. But this wasn't any show, the girls moved their hand and feet like something you would see in Baliwood. They were amazing, and these words don't do them justice. I cannot wait until tomorrow when I get to see them again. I love them all so much. Until tomorrow. :)