Even though there is much ethnic diversity here, there is no diversity in terms of foreigners from far-away countries living here, and there is almost zero international tourism. This situation breeds conditions not open to migrants for immigrants, and new ideas. If you're from here, you grow up with a tight family support network and have lots of other connections. But I am shocked that after three years here, we've only really made one friend, and a think that's a sign of the way of life here.

Every country that I've ever lived in, I accidentally made new friends every day from just going to the market and running daily errands, but not here in Suriname. I 've been in more fights and arguments here than friends I've made, a very new experience for me. However, Cambodia will be a return to the way of life we are used to, and most of all I look forward to Cambodian humor.

Your wishes are apprecialoved.