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auntyfudge


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Hi everybody, I always intended to buy a vehicle and buzz off for a while but went to Cambodia instead.

I have leased a house here and hope to start teaching English soon to people who need conversational English for work, tuk tuk drivers, cafe staff, for example. I thought "G'day Mate" a good name for the school as this is what the locals all say when they know youre from Oz.

I would love some help, short or long term if anyone would like to join me. I don't need money, just moral support and help teaching 1 hr a day maybe.

My house is at Sihanoukville, a beach tourist area so there is western food available, some english spoken and the people are so very cheerful and friendly. Everything is cheap, living is easy. I can show you around town.

I'm an old gal, 72, and I would welcome long or short term visitors, male, female, couples, all good. I have 2 spare AC bedrooms with bathrooms I would rent $50 a week a room. Both furnished with queen sized beds. But I may be able to pay you for some teaching time I hope. All negotiable.

Love to hear from you.

jilly750@yahoo.com.au

 

 



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What a stunning offer! If I weren't so determined to do my thing travelling Oz and keeping a journal, I'd be very tempted to sign up, auntyfudge. Sounds like you've really got it made over there in Cambodia. How times have changed since the 60s and 70s. Good luck!

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Yeah, I'm with Gary - wish I'd heard about this a few months ago we may well have taken up your offer but now we have other commitments (a 23 foot caravan for one thing :) )

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Wonderful offer. I hope someone can take advantage of it.

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auntyfudge


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Thanks for the positive feedback folks. I am a tad nervous not being a teacher of English and feeling rather alone but people here are so poor and can get jobs more easily if they can speak some English so I am giving it a go. Wish me luck.



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Hi, I for one think you are a very brave and generous lady - hope you find someone to help you with your noble adventure and good luck!!!

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We have a friend who did the same thing in an orphanage. He has even found a bride and now has a daughter from his sojourns in Cambodia. He just loved the people so much he kept going back to help and now he'll be there even longer!!

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I'm very tempted. I have emailed this lady for more details.



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