Harmony Farm

We have just finished our three weeks at Harmony Farm. We have really enjoyed our time at this farm and would have stayed longer but we must move on before our Vietnam visa expires. One of the greatest strengths of this organization is that it run locally by a Cambodian director. There is lots of projects on the go right now. They have just purchased an old house and are in the process of having it relocated on to the farm. They also have plans to build a plant nursery on the farm. They have a moto shop and a hairdresser that give the older students a chance to learn some skills that could lead to potential jobs. This also raises money for the organization.



On friday we decided to get our hair cut. It was perhaps the first time they have cut red hair and I found myself surrounded by the locals waiting at the hairdresser. I decided which hair style I wanted by pointing at a poster. One man that lived at the house we were staying at and happened to be at the hairdresser said I chose the "Thailand Cut".

The young man seemed particularly awkward when Marina asked to have her hair cut also. I was very pleased with the cut and it feels good to have short hair again. Marina wasn't quite as happy with her cut but thinks that if we get some scissors and touch it up it will be good. I usually go for cheap hair cuts according to Marina but this a new low with both cuts costing us 6000 Riel (about $0.75 each). If you are interested there is more information about the farm on their website http://www.harmonyfarmcambodia.org/.