Thanks to everyone for helping to make this trip a success. The team arrived home safely Monday afternoon after a ten-hour flight from Seoul, Korea. Because of your prayers and support, there were no injuries, very little sickness, and much work was accomplished on the Sparrow's Nest building. Watch this video for a guided tour by our own Marissa Flannery...

On Friday, we flew to the northern town of Siem Reap and visited Angkor Wat, the most significant historical sites in Cambodia. It was built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. It was a great way to experience more of the Cambodian history and culture, and to rest up before beginning our long trek home.

Our daily routine didn't change much from Tuesday through Thursday: we'd get up at 7 am, have breakfast and team devotions, then ride Tuk-tuks to Sparrow's Nest for the day...

Monday was our first full day of working on our construction project; it involved cleaning, scraping, sanding and priming walls, demoloshing a Spirit House and oh yeah, eating some insects...

Today we attended church at the International Christian Assembly here in Phnom Penh. Pastor Ghyrn was the guest speaker, and was so well received.

Today we helped run a basketball camp for street children. It was a fun, rewarding (and exhausting) experience. We're told that most of these kids have been "rented" to pedophiles at least once; for many of them it's a regular occurrence.

Our first full day in Cambodia began with a cultural orientation during breakfast. We learned that Cambodians respect elders, are helpful, relational, and always smile. We also learned that they value patience and politeness and that it is considered bad manners to raise your voice or to express anger...

After 17 hours of travel with a transfer in Seoul, Korea, we finally arrived in Phnom Penh. It's hard to believe we're actually standing on Cambodian soil!

No matter how many missions trips you take (some of us have been doing this for many years), it's always surprising how many details need to be covered: visas; immunizations; passports; tickets; documentation; ministry prep; clothing (what DO you wear in 80% humidity?) and cultural issues just to name a few. The last few days have been a swirl of activity, and ready or not, we board the plane Wednesday afternoon...

We'll be posting to this blog every day -- or at least as often as we can!