Update #9

Update #9

Dear Fellow Missionaries,

Can you believe it, we are 2 weeks away from our trip to Cambodia! 

I'm sending this blog entry to help you make the most of your time abroad. 

What You Don't Want to Forget:

• Passport
• 2 printed copies of Cambodia e-Visa confirmation
• Mosquito Repellent

Things That Might Make your Trip Better:

• Earplugs (good sleep is a blessing!)
• Reusable water bottle
• Hat
• Small Umbrella

Enriching "Required" Reading/Viewing, please spend the time to see all these presentations. Knowledge will empower!

• Short Tutorial on Khmer Greetings: click here
• Quick Review of Life in Cambodia: click here
• Quick Cambodia Geography Lesson: click here
• Quick Review of American Misconceptions of Cambodia: click here
• Perspective on "voluntourism" and "orphans" as an industry: click here
• Weather in Cambodia: click here
• Packing Tips for the Average Tourist: click here
• Packing Tips for the Obsessive Compulsive Tourist: click here 
• What to expect in Incheon Airport: click here
• AREX Express Train from Incheon to Seoul: click here

Please spend time daily praying for surrender to the Holy Spirit and God's will be done in your life and the lives we will touch.

Daily Rotation

The Checklist

Checklist

Must Have

• Positive attitude and flexibility for Christ's service
• Passport (you'd be surprised how many people forget)
• 2 (two) Printed Copies of your e-VISA
• Closed toed shoes
• Mosquito Repellant (or a friend who will share)

Recommended

• Swimsuit (modesty please)
• Money for souvenirs, ~$20 at least (keychain price ~ 50 cents)
• Hat with wide brim
• Umbrella (or buy one there)
• Power converter/adaptor (uses the same as Korea)
• If you are taking prescription medication, please have documentation from you MD

Optional

• Camera
• Personal water filter CLICK HERE for example
• Gently Used Clothing: all ages
• Gently Used Shoes: all ages 

What We Are Providing

• Head/face mosquito netting CLICK HERE 
• First aid medications
• Meals and transportation 
• Tour fees of Angkor Wat
• Lodging fees

What NOT to Bring

• Anything valuable enough that you couldn't bear to lose
• "Ugly American" attitude 

Got anymore suggestions? Please comment and share below!

Update #8

Update #8

Updated Itinerary:

• Thursday, 6/23/16
• LAX (via ICN) to Phnom Penh
• Friday, 6/24/16
• Arrive and Exit Phnom Penh airport (please wear T-shirts)
• Check in to Midland Hotel
• Saturday, 6/25/16
• 7am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 7:30am: Breakfast
• 8:30am: Depart for Sabbath services
• Group 1: Toul Kok Church, Phnom Penh
• Group 2: Caleb School, Takeo Province
• 12:00pm: Lunch
• 2:00pm
• Group 1: Clinic/program preparation
• Group 2: Dental and Health Clinic
• 4:30pm: Group 2 boards bus and returns to Phnom Penh
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 7:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 8:00pm: Social
• 10:00pm: quiet time/lights out
• Sunday, 6/26/16
• 6:30am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 7:00am: Breakfast
• 8:00am: ADRA Orientation
• 9:00am: Tour of Royal Palace, Genocide Museum
• 1:00pm: Lunch
• 2:00pm: Board bus to Kompong Thom
• Check in: Thmor Dar II Guest House
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 7:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 8:00pm: Social
• 10:00pm: quiet time/lights out
• Monday, 6/27/16 to Wednesday 6/29/16
• 7:00am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 7:30am: Breakfast
• 8:00am: Board Vans to Work Sites
• 12:00pm: Lunch until 1:00pm
• 5:00pm: Board Van to Thmor Dar II Guest House
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 7:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 8:00pm: Social
• 10:00pm: quiet time/lights out
• Thursday, 6/30/16
• 7:00am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 7:30am: Breakfast
• 8:00am: Board Vans to Work Sites
• 12:00pm: Farewell Lunch with Village and ADRA Team
• 1:30pm: Board Buses to Siem Reap
• 4:30pm: Arrive in Siem Reap, Check In Angkor Riveria
• 5:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 7:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 8:00pm: Social
• 9:00pm: quiet time/lights out
• Friday, 7/1/16 (Please wear T-shirts)
• 7:00am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 7:30am: Breakfast
• 8:00am: Board Buses to Angkor Wat Archeological Park
• 12:00pm: Lunch 
• 1:30pm: Continue Tour
• 3:00pm: Board Buses to Shopping
• 5:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 7:30pm: Worship and PM Debrief
• 8:00pm: Social
• 9:00pm: quiet time/lights out
• Saturday, 7/2/16
• 8:00am: Worship and AM Orientation
• 8:30am: Breakfast
• 9:30am: Sabbath Church Services, Salt Center
• 12:30pm: Lunch
• 2:00pm: Pack for Return Flight/Leisure 
• 5:30pm: Last Supper
• 7:00pm: Night Market, optional
• 8:00pm: Check out
• 9:00pm: Board Buses to Siem Reap Airport
• Sunday, 7/3/16
• Arrive LAX (or ICN)

Update #7

Summary of Today's Meeting

Important Items

1. Completion of e-Visa with Cambodia, takes 1 days to 3 weeks to process
2. Each member MUST purchase Travel Insurance, $20 per member for the entire trip. Please email, text, or Kakao me when you've paid the $20 (can use Online Giving CLICK HERE)
3. NO longer needing Missionary members to purchase bottle of vitamins. Thanks to Dr. Bruno Tching's donation we will have a lot of vitamins. We will need help getting them there! Each of you will be given a bottle to bring.
4. Please bring your friends this Monday to Old Spaghetti Factory in Redlands for our fundraising night!

Advice from Shannon K. (Cambodian "ambassador" from Thai Church)

1. Adequate Mosquito Protection will impact your physical misery or survival
1. Cambodian Mosquitos won't just cause itching, you will swell at the site
2. Clothing barriers, netting, and repellents are the best defense
1. DEET option (superior) CLICK HERE
2. Non-DEET option (not as good but not as toxic) CLICK HERE
3. Synthetic long pants or leggings
1. Travel Pants (Men): 
1. REI brand CLICK HERE
2. Costco (UB Tech Rainier Travel Chino) Out of Stock
2. Neck/face covering
1. Amazon Recommendation for Buff-style CLICK HERE
2. Shemagh/Desert-style CLICK HERE
4. Long sleeved shirts
5. Jeans will be uncomforable by the end of the day, due to monsoon season
2. Customs and Courtesies
1. Similar honorific approach to elderly as Korean/Asian culture
2. Short bow and pose CLICK HERE
3. Any temple visit:
1. Women must have covered shoulders
2. All must have legs covered to mid calf
3. If you aren't properly dressed, you'll have to buy temple garments at the entrance!
4. List of phrases: (will send audio via Kakao)
1. Hello: Chiem-Riep Sua
2. Thank you: Ah Kuun
3. How much?: Pon man real?
4. Good bye: Chiem-Reap Lea
5. I love you: Cume sra-lieng
6. Jesus loves you: Prea Ye-su sra-lieng
7. Where is the bathroom? Ba thop thuc no na?
8. Does it have meat?: Mien sac?
9. Yes: Cha
10. No Ot thei
11. Happy Sabbath: Sua sedai chnai Borosuth
12. Water please, no ice: Som thuc, ot mein thuc
3. Food and Drink
1. NO Ice!!! Diarrhea/Nausea/Vomiting will likely result!
2. No "fresh salads"
3. Fruit only if you can peel and eat the inside portions
4. Street food is at your own risk, even locals get pretty sick
5. We will have all our meals available through our hotels
6. Water, water, water. Costs about 20 cents per bottle
4. Security
1. Overall safe from violent crime
2. Petty theft/pickpocketing is rampant
1. Keep wallets/phones OUT of the back pockets
2. Keep wallets/phones OUT of back packs
3. Do not bring anything to Cambodia that you would miss if stolen!
5. Finances
1. US dollars are usable, CLICK HERE for explanations
2. Not many venues to use credit cards (must have Chip)
3. Currency: $1 US = 7000 Riel 
4. Approximately 10x buying power compared to US
6. Communication
1. Keep your mobile phone data switched OFF, rates for data while roaming here are extremely expensive and run barely above 2G speed
2. Wi Fi is king! 
3. Prepaid data/voice/text SIM cards are available at the airport
7. Needs for those we will serve
1. Children's clothing
2. Coloring books, crayons 
3. Kindness and respect

Have a wonderful week,

Update #6

Our T-shirt Logo, Designed by Jane Kim, picked by You!

Update #6

1. Travel Information
1. 100% of the flights are booked!
2. Must enter and pay for your Cambodia e-Visa (click here)
3. Hotels are booked and room mates assigned!
1. Midland Hotel in Phnom Penh (click here)
2. Thmor Da II Guest House Kampong Thom
3. Angkor Rivera Hotel in Siem Reap (click here) 
4. Travel Insurance Fees: $20 per person. Mandatory, to keep you safe 😓 (Short Term Travel 
   International travel accident insurance is a vital coverage that travelers carry with them and can access anywhere to help make their travel safe and convenient. This program covers travel worldwide and includes coverage for limited vacation travel when combined with a business or sponsored trip.
   
   The church's international travel insurance includes the following:
   Trip Cancellation/Interruption
   Medical Protection
   Accident Medical Expense
   Sickness Medical Expense
   Emergency Medical Evacuation
   Repatriation of Remains
   Accidental Death and Dismemberment
   Personal Effects/Baggage
   Travel Assistance)
2. Fundraising: God is good!
1. $3000 raised during the Chili/Malasada/Garage Sale
2. $12,500 donated by a generous non-member benefactor
3. Multiple gifts of love from $100 to $5000 given
4. Direct donation of 50 lbs of Vitamins and safety epi injectors 
5. Ongoing opportunities:
1. Old Spaghetti Factory, Redlands. 4/18/16 (See below)
2. Offering at LLKSDA
3. Personal appeals: please use our online donation site (click here)
3. Introduction to Cambodia, Pastor Sunny Wilamart
1. History
2. Culture and customs
3. Faith
4. Q & A

Praying for each of you,

Update #5.2 Tentative Room Pairings

Assigned Roommates

1	Choi	Heather
	Lee	Esther
2	Kim	David
	Kim	Melody
3	Choi	Sonny
	Lee	Collin
4	Kang	HP
5	Kim	Ethan
	Kim	Kristen
6	Park	Evelyn
	Wilbourn	Michelle
7	Park	Jonathan
	Kim park	Eunjeong Ashley
8	Kim	Jin
	Kim	Shin
9	Im	Justin
	Im	Ted
10	Lee	Kristina
	Lee	Jaesung
11	Lee	Garett
	Lee	Grant
12	Im	Jonathan
	Lum	Geoffrey
13	Kim	Preston
	Kim	Katie
14	Park	Brandon
	Park	Sydney
15	WOO BIN	BONG
	Lee	Calvin
16	Lee	Anna
	Lee	Salley
17	Cacho	Bradley
	Debulgado	Steven Michael
18	Lee	Richard
	John	Hyun Ouk
19	Kim	Jane Young
	Lee	Christine
20	Kim	Noemi (Hyunmi)
	Sung	Kyungje
21	JU	BANSUK
	Seong Guy	Hyung
22	Byeoun	Un Ji
	Jang	Eun Young
23	Lee	Isaac
	Kim	Richard
24	Lee	Hyung Jin
	Kim	Hyun IL
25	Ellen	Park
	Jeong	Christina Dahee
26	Ji	Hyein
	Lee	Clara

I'm going to submit this to the ADRA Cambodia in 48 hours. We can make a fair swap, but you'd have to make sure that the space you vacate is filled and vice versa. 

Also, a reminder to make sure that you complete your visa online! Go to https://www.evisa.gov.kh/

Thank you all,

David Kim