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Ayuda team to go to Cambodia

November 7-19, 2002. This trip is being set up by Dr. Ralph Francis, who is serving with his wife Charla, a humanitarian mission in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The highlight will be twofold: First, we will be able to treat the native Khmer Elders serving in the Phnom Penh, Cambodian mission. As well as many young prospective Elders and Sisters who are waiting for Mission calls to Cambodia as well as foreign countries. These are the sweetest most humble people you will ever meet. The people and country are just starting to rebuild after the devastating years of the Khmer Rouge. And Second, the country is one of the most beautiful in the world. Know as Kampuchea it was the dominate kingdom in Asia, in the 9th to the 15th Century. It comprised much of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. This age of splendour can be seen at Angkor Watt located in the basin of the Tonle Sap lake and river. This was the capital city and is surrounded by over 40 more Hindu and Buddha temples.

The travel arrangements are by Morris/Murdock. Utah is approx. 14 hours behind Asia. And travel time is approx. 22 hours. The schedule:

Schedule

• Leave SLC----Nov. 7--8:30pm Leave LAX 11:55pm
  
• Arrive Phnom Penh----Nov. 9---11:25am
  
• (Staying at the Micasa Hotel on the Mekong River)
  
• (Sat. and Sun. opportunity to go to church as well as see museums and killing fields.)
  
• Mon.-Sat. see patients
  
• Leave Sat. Night for two days, three nights in Siem Reap (Angkor ruins)
  
• Leave for home from Phnom Penh, Nov.19--12:25pm
  
• Arrive home Nov.19---1:50am

Contact
Those going will need to contact RCSmith at 801-375-3091, or 801- 319-8162 or rnsmith@xmission.com

You will need Passport number to book your flight with Rick Keith at Morris/Murdock at 801-225-7600 He will do our visas for us.

Cost
The roundd trip airfare will be approx.$972 from SLC, $910. From LAX . The package to Angkor Watt for everything is $215. Meals and Hotel in Phnom Penh, no information yet.

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