Christmas Night

Yesterday ended up being a 'work until you find a reason to be interrupted' day. I found my first excuse when our cook/ cleaner arrived early. Rather than start work immediately on December 26, I suggested we grab a coffee and waste an hour instead. While we were still out, some other Cambodian friends called and asked if they could drop by our place. More tea, coffee, snacks and conversation followed. It was worth it to hear this Christmas Day story:

I went to bed late on Sunday night but was woken up at 4am by one of the neighbours knocking on the door. Usually there are three of us who share the one room (..and one bed!). Three people rent the room next door. But on Christmas night, our neighbours had extra guests and their room was completely full. (Maybe eight people?!) So one of the guys who usually sleeps next door woke me up to ask if he could sleep in our bed for the rest of the night. We made some space for him...

Ahh... Cambodian hospitality! Mary and Joseph couldn't find a place to stay on Christmas night but our staff know how to make room for a neighbour at 4am on a winter's night!