June 12, 2014 3:55pm, I have arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. First thing after customs is obtaining my visitor's visa. My passport went down an assembly line of about 5 people which was peculiar yet speedy. Airport essentials went smoothly.

It is approaching rainy season and the temperature today is 31C [87F]. I can't believe I am finally here! I have been talking about this for the past few months and now this will be home.

The sun sets fairly early at around 6-6:30pm. So that gave me just over two hours of daylight and one of them spent in traffic. The first thing I realized was that pedestrians have no right of way. Crossing the street was an adventure- do not hesitate and if you can swivel your head 360 degrees, that's even better. The Cambodia I had imagined was a bit one dimensional. It isn't. Sure, there are seedy looking streets and trash randomly piled on [kind of] sidewalks but then there are also paved roads with shiny Range Rovers and a cafe society that will make you feel like you are chillin in Europe.

I have communicated with my new boss via email and am looking forward to start Monday, June 16th. I am so excited to meet everyone and to see the facility. This weekend will be spent settling into my new home and learning how to read a map. I am terrible with directions [those who know, know] but luckily tuk-tuks cost anywhere between $1-4 USD around the city.

So, my first day- good!

My new bosses I will be meeting tomorrow!