This is the gecko that was living in my room last time I time I was in Cambodia. He normally stays behind the dresser where you can see him during the daytime if you look. At night, when the lights are out, he comes out to eat.  I turned the lights out and waited, then I turned them on and took this shot (just after he ate a bug, but I blew that shot).

By the way, geckos come in different varieties. When traveling in Southeast Asia it’s very common to see small “geckos” running around on the walls. Most people don’t realize there are much larger geckos as well living inside most homes and rooms. The large varieties make a very loud “uh-oh” sound (kind of like “guh koh” from which they get their name).  They can grow quite large. This one is about 12 inches long, but he’s not a “big” one.

I’m not posting much recently. We’re in transition, so I’m not particularly inspired with new things to say. Today Hitomi is meeting with a few members of our Project Friends volunteer team to put the finishing touches on key processes. They will be working hard after we leave. One is handling the accounting. Another is processing applications (actually, we’ll pay her a bit for that). Another is organizing events for past and potential participants. Then there are others who will help coordinate and assist. I’m amazed at their willingness to serve.

Last night I taped together eight boxes that we’ll take to Cambodia (double width cardboard specially purchased). Today I hope to finish packing them and clean up most of our mess from my in-laws’ house. The kids will go with their grandmother to see the latest Doraimon movie.

Spotting a bug

Eating the bug (I didn’t focus on time)