A lot of times, things don't always go the way you planned it out in Cambodia but I've learn to accept that that's all part of the fun and adventure here. One day, my school director, asked me if I wanted to go on a picnic. I was super delighted that she asked and accepted her invitation. She told me that we would be taking the four a.m. taxi the next morning to Phnom Penh. I was a little confused at first but I decided to go with it. Then later that night, my host sister comes to room and tells me to don't forget to pack my wedding outfit. I looked at her with even greater confusion as I thought I was packing to go on a picnic. Then the next morning we get to Phonom Penh bright and early and my director tells me that we need to hurry to get to the bus station. I asked her what for and she said that we're going to Sihanoukville, which is a beach town located on the southern part of Cambodia. So what was suppose to be a picnic turned out to be a wedding, and instead of being in PP we ended up on a beach town. Good thing I like surprises.
When we arrived in Sihanouk we went to an orphanage to meet up with some of my director's friends. We ended up spending the night there and I met some adorable and sweet kids who weren't afraid to hold my hand and ask me a ton of questions. I really enjoyed talking with them.
My director, Chantho, in her beautiful pink dress and her friend.
Most weddings in Cambodia are usually held in the bride's family home but this wedding turned out to be at a dance hall. And you know what that means...lots of dancing!
You know it's a good wedding when you are able to drink the good kind of beer. Mostly all weddings in Cambodia serve the most delicious food.
I love looking at all the styles and how women will go all out with their hair and dresses.
It's tradition for the bride and groom to dance around a table of fruit three times as they wave at their audience.
