File this one under tips for living in a tropical developing country. As you likely recall, I had a very slow recovery from Chikungunya and my immune system was low for a long time. During my recovery I noticed that I had little red spots on my limbs. It was hard not to notice, they…
Tag: Hygiene
The Roughest Culture Shock
After just shy of three years in Cambodia we finally made it back to North America on our first home leave. The first sign of culture shock on this trip has been particularly rough. It started when we arrived at the Seoul airport and discovered that most of the toilets required toilet paper. I haven’t…
Dirty Money
I spotted this at the local grocery shop and thought it was an apt reminder that money is dirty (and not just in Cambodia). Remember to wash your hands after handling it!