Top Ten: Lessons we learned in Asia
(posted by Emily) Traveling to a new part of the world is always a fascinating experience. Rick and I typically come home with new foods we love to eat (and crave), new experiences to share, and new items of clothing to wear. For some reason, visiting SE Asia was particularly impactful for both of us. There are some many things we learned or came away with, and I thought they would be worth sharing with you. Top Ten: Lessons we learned in Asia 1) Share the road. Driving in Thailand can be heart pounding, but driving in Cambodia is even more enlightening. On the 10+ miles of road we explored while there (to and from the airport, to and from downtown), I can only remember 1 stoplight. While most roads are paved, there are no lane markings. Drivers truly share the road, taking turns at intersections, using as much of the roadway as they need to, and showing courtesy to one another at all times. Neither of us remember hearing a horn honk. It has been fascinating to come back to a ...