We continue to learn Khmer. We often will spend some time after lunch at our a restaurant learning Khmer. The kitten here is always happy to see us. Sadly she is the only one left of three kittens that we have managed to keep alive. The kid from the shop next door, about 6 years old, is an absolute terror who has killed the other two. A couple nights ago we had to stop him from running after the kitten and the mother with a knife. We have caught him stomping on them, strangling them and otherwise torturing the poor animals. We can't believe that no one other than tourists like us tell him off. The moment we arrive the cats sit under our table as they know we'll stop him from coming close. They also know some food will drop on the floor.
It is very sad to see how people treat animals here. People never think of helping a hurt animal. (Many don't seem to go out of their way to help hurt or injured people so we shouldn't be too surprised.) Everywhere we go we see maimed and mistreated animals. It is very hard for us who have grown up with pets who are almost part of the family.
Some of our good friends here are heading back home to Sweeden. It is very sad to see them leave and we'll miss the fun times we have had together. They had their farewell on Nicole's birthday so we included that in the evening.
We ended up sharing the cake with a lot of neighbors as well.
Nic trying to learn Khmer while someone has found a temporary safe location.
It is very sad to see how people treat animals here. People never think of helping a hurt animal. (Many don't seem to go out of their way to help hurt or injured people so we shouldn't be too surprised.) Everywhere we go we see maimed and mistreated animals. It is very hard for us who have grown up with pets who are almost part of the family.
Sights like this little puppy are common and it hurts to see them.
Some of our good friends here are heading back home to Sweeden. It is very sad to see them leave and we'll miss the fun times we have had together. They had their farewell on Nicole's birthday so we included that in the evening.
Nicole is not really 21. Stan just thought it would be safer (for him) to buy these candles.
We ended up sharing the cake with a lot of neighbors as well.
We finished the evening off watching the kids play musical chairs and a competition on who could knock coke cans down with a balloon filled with sand. Hopefully Nicole had an enjoyable birthday.
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