Welcome to Sen Monorom ...

Sen Monorom is a sleepy little town in the beautiful hill country of Mondolkiri; surrounded by mangos, banana trees, coconuts and other lush vegetation that we haven’t seen before.  (So No -pine trees are not indigenous to this part of the country after all  -it was a Chinese Company who planted them in Mondulkiri).

Our house

We have rented the top floor of a 2-story house with a large veranda.  Everything is wood and very open to the elements.  ‘Tis truly an experience living here; it's like camping, which is great when the weather is nice and not so much when it rains.   

Our giant friendly gecko

There are numerous creaks with many visitors (bugs) who claim their spot in the house when it gets dark.  As part of the nightlife, our friendly giant gecko pokes his head out through the hole in the wall in the spare bedroom to check things out, and when he thinks it's safe, our gecko quietly runs around the walls throughout the house to search for bugs. 

Local market

As for the rainy season, fortunately we have arrived at the end of the rainy season.  The weather here is pleasant; it's cool in the mornings and quickly warms up during the day.  It’s a relief to be here after the hot, noisy traffic of Phnom Penh. Life is certainly at a slower pace and we love it here :)

Kevin now works with 3 NGO’s teaching English to the local staff.  He also does most of the shopping at the local market while I’m at work.

We are happy to be here and so far have stayed healthy.

More later ... :)