After 28 or so hours of awesome airplane travel. I have finally arrive to Phnom Penh. My flights were pretty smooth and actually very entertaining. All of my flight's seats were window seats which I loved and I sat next to very cool people. My flight from MSP to LA, I sat by myself. I had a whole row to myself, so I slept across it. Super nice. From LA to Seoul, I sat next to an older Indian couple. They were super nice and very fun to talk to, even though the wife could not speak a lot of english. They were some trouble with the seatbelts and stuff, so I helped them out. I think they really appreciated that because they would wake me up when food was coming and they were very interested in where I was going. During this long flight from LA to Korea, I was able to read a lot of the articles I brought along as well as finally watch movies that I have been meaning to watch.
Alice in Wonderland
Ghost Writer
Valentine's Day
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief
The Lovely Bones
That flight went really well considering how long it was. I didn't mind, I love flying, it's so much fun!
It was super interesting when I switch from Delta to Korean Air in LA. A majority of the Korean Air flight attendants spoke to me in Korean during my two flights with them. I didn't know how to respond except in English or a head nod. There was even an incident that involved my ethnic identity. On my last flight from Korea to Cambodia. I sat next to a Korean-American man who was from Seattle. He was doctor, I think and he was going to Cambodia to do some missionary work. But, he asked me what I was doing in Cambodia and I told him about my project and about my family. Then he asked if I was of Korean heritage and I said no. He was very surprise and commented that I looked Korean. I thought that was interesting.
I got into Phnom Penh at 10:30ish pm tonight. I got through customs relatively easy. I got outside the airport and I saw Rothany and she told me to go towards the exit sign. That is where I met my cousin, Uncle Songli's son, Jin Long. He seemed very excited to see/meet me. I tried to used my khmer language abilities, but I was super nervous. We said our goodbyes and I found out he lives very close to the guest house I am staying at for now, the Golden Eiffel Tower. It is actually not bad at all. I like it! I didn't get to see much of the city because it was so dark, but the driving in Phnom Penh is a little crazy. I don't think I saw many stop lights and it seems that traffic was controlled by whoever was behind the wheel.
I think I am tired, but I am not sure. I should probably take the opportunity to sleep and get my body used to the time differences.
Good night!
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Yay! That's so cool! I'm glad you got to meet your cousin!
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