Day 8 - The day that we return from ATC

Today is the last day that we will be helping out in the village. The morning is colder compared to the last 2 days that we stayed in ATC. 4 people (Wen Hao, Wilson, Li Zhou and Wei Hong), decided to have a jog to the preschool, which is around 3km. They took around 18mins to complete the run, which is good considered it is their first run in Cambodia. When we reached there, we helped to reinforce and beautify the fence first. After which, we played with the kids while waiting for breakfast to arrive, which is at 9.30am. After eating, we gathered in the classroom. Yun Yu and Chau Min gave a short speech, and then we gave out stationary set and colored pencil and tidbits to the preschool children. We also presented a sign board made by us to the school. All the students are very happy receiving the gifts and we hope that they can do well in their study.

Finally, we said goodbye to the preschool and children and head for the river, which took around 45mins. After alighting, we took a short walk through the woods to reach the river. Initially no one wanted to go down into the river, but after seeing the clear water and much peer pressure, all of us went into the water and had fun playing and swimming against the current for about 1 hr. Then we had a “picnic”, which consist of our lunch pack and leftover tidbits that we had brought to eat during our outfield stay. We then decided to hit the road and return back to guest house.

However, while crossing the bridge, Mr Chenda spotted an area under the bridge and thought that it is a good idea to play soccer. So we had a quick match and everyone was tired out. Mr Chenda then told us that it was a plan to tire us out so that we will not be able to compete in the match the next day. After that, Mr Chenda bought us to another school (Kravanh Bright Future Centre) under Sustainable Cambodia, and we get to see the school, and interact with the students there.

After that, we finally return back to the guesthouse. We finally get the chance to go to the petrol station and bought things like bottled drinks and ice cream. People like Wei Hong had to buy yogurt drink because of constipation, and several people bought a second ice cream. We then had our dinner, follow by a 2 hours long of sharing session on what we had obtained from this trip so far. All of us feel that it was a once in a life time experience and we all enjoyed the trip. It was a very long sharing session, and most of us are very tired after the long ride. Rest well and prepare for the soccer match tomorrow.

Done By: Jun Xian and Wilson