I’ve often wondered who is occupying those 5 Star hotel rooms in developing countries.

Are they all doing business and holiday? Or are many some sort of “volunteer”, their tab being covered by some NGO or governmental budget?

This time, it’s me.

The Hotel Cambodiana is drenched at the moment. This is the really rainy season in Cambodia.

I had some drama getting here after arriving for my flight a day late. (Sunday at 2AM does not mean Monday at 2AM.) Happily United Airlines was very helpful. And charged only a $75 ticket change fee.

Next Cathay Pacific bent over backwards to help, putting me on the “standby” list for free. Though I was #24 on the standby list for Vancouver to Hong Kong, by persistence I ended up snagging the very last seat belt. (Called the “Jump Seat”.)

Whew!

Despite communication problems in advance of the course, all was well once I finally got here. I had more than 20 keen gymnastics coaches from across the country at my introductory session this afternoon. It’s very well organized.