Many of the international schools in Phnom Penh are giving final exams to their students in May, and in the religious education program for the English-speaking Catholic community, we had our final class this past weekend. There weren’t any exams but rather we had a farewell for Ms. Beata Pratiwi (far right) who has been a coordinator for the program but is now returning to Indonesia.
It’s Time for Oranges
Another fruit is in season. This time it’s the oranges. In Cambodia the oranges from Battambang Province are considered the best.
Notable Quotes
“Trump and Republicans just celebrated voting to let thousands of Americans die so that billionaires get tax breaks. Think about that.”~ U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders
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April USA Trip–Tuesday to Thursday
This is the last part of my USA trip, from NYC back through Chicago, Hong Kong, and Bangkok to Phnom Penh. Click here to get a few glimpses along the way.
April USA Trip–Monday
Today I said my goodbyes at the Walsh Building, the headquarters for the Maryknoll Lay Missioners, and then went into Manhattan where it would be easier to get to an early plane than from Ossining. Click here to follow the day’s plan.
April USA Trip–Monday to Thursday
On Monday I said goodbye to staff at the Walsh Building at Maryknoll Lay Missioners and then went into Manhattan where I left Tuesday morning for Chicago, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh where I landed this morning. My computer is not cooperating, though, so I am going to have to finish this tomorrow.
April USA Trip–Saturday to Sunday
After the board meeting ended and my fellow board members had departed, I had the opportunity to catch up with some people and to catch up on some work around the Maryknoll campus. Click here to see the happenings.
April USA Trip–Friday to Saturday
The Maryknoll Lay Missioners Board Meeting took place on Friday and Saturday. It is a delightful group who work very well together addressing the serious issues of the organization. Click here to see the happenings of these two days.
April USA Trip–Tuesday to Thursday
I arrived at Maryknoll, New York Monday night but the meetings I came for did not start until Thursday night. Click here to see some of the activities of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
April USA Trip–Monday
Today I arrived in Shanghai at 7:30 AM, waited 8 hours, flew 14 hours, and then arrived in Newark at 6:15 PM Monday–the same day! Click here for a few photos from the trip.