Author Archives: racheldennisotr
Reflections on the end of an adventure…
I’m not really the sentimental type but I think it would be remiss of me not to reflect just a little bit on the last 8 months. So here’s a quick end of trip report! The top highlight: The overarching highlight, … Continue reading
Future Plans – The Present Continuous
After my first two weeks of discovery and planning it became clear that there was a huge opportunity to develop the English language function within the foundation. What was missing however was someone to help define the opportunity and get … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, EFL, Foundation of Goodness, Sri Lanka, TEFL, TESOL, Volunteering
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Preparations and Past Participles – Teaching Begins
I began correspondence with the Foundation of Goodness about volunteer teaching opportunities back in October 2014. After completing an application with my credentials and motivations for volunteering I was accepted and we agreed on a 6 week placement starting on May … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, EFL, Foundation of Goodness, Sri Lanka, St Giles International, TEFL, TESOL
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The Foundation of Goodness
A national NGO and US registered charity the Foundation of Goodness was established in 1999 by Kushil Gunasekera, a local entrepreneur and humanitarian. Gunasekera’s vision was to bridge the gap between rural and urban development through the provision of services … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Cricket, Foundation of Goodness, NGO, Not for Profit, Sri Lanka, Volunteering
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Serendipity
Serendipity means a fortunate happenstance or a pleasant surprise. This beautiful word stems from Serendip, the name for Sri Lanka prior to being called Ceylon. My love of this country began back in 1991 when I was fortunate to visit … Continue reading
Last Day in Phnom Penh and a Quick Stop in KL
I spent my last day in Cambodia pottering around Phnom Penh and exploring the back streets and markets. That evening I jumped on the back of a bike and headed to 308 street where, a well-travelled food blogger I met … Continue reading
Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Detention Centre – Phnom Penh
After a week on the beaches and islands I traveled back to Phnom Penh where I was to spend my last couple of days in Cambodia. I decided that I would visit the Choeung Ek Genocide Centre and Tuol Sleng … Continue reading
Posted in Cambodia
Tagged Asia, Cambodia, Choeung Ek, Genocide, Khmer Rouge, Phnom Penh, Tuol Sleng
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Beaches and Islands
The next day Ro and I headed down south to the beach village of Otres 1 whilst Sarah and Dan made their way separately to Kep. Ro and I were staying at the aptly named ‘Mushroom Point’ just over the road … Continue reading
Climbing and Clouds in Kampot
Next stop was Kampot a riverside town about a 30 minute drive west from Kep. After checking in at my hostel, Titch’s place, I got chatting to an English girl, Sarah and her friend Amy, who had also just arrived. … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Boker Hill Station, Cambodia, Cave Temples, Caving, Climbodia, Kampot, Rock Climbing
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Sunsets and Seafood – Quintessential Kep
I left Phnom Penh early for the seaside town of Kep a small town on the south coast of Cambodia with a pretty beach, fabulous sunsets and a famous crab market. I decided to treat myself and stayed in a … Continue reading
Posted in Cambodia
Tagged Asia, Cambodia, Crab, Dogs, Kampot Pepper, Kep, Salt Fields, Sunsets, Temple Caves
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Adventures in life, travel and teaching 