Climbing Trees Moving Mangoes and Duck Farming Cambodia Village Life

Some days here unfold without a plan. Being retired means not worrying about what others think and just doing what you want. This becomes a fact by age 60, where you know who you are and what’s going on. Today, there was some fruit harvesting in Svey Thom, Cambodia. One person climbed a tree to get fruit, with instructions to be careful coming down. The fruit, called "Fring," is delicious but dangerous to obtain. Next, a mango tree was being moved to create more room. The tree was sold, dug out, lifted, and taken away to be replanted elsewhere, which is seen as a way of looking after the planet by relocating the tree rather than sacrificing it. This was a significant operation. The heat was intense during the work. An example of the extreme temperature was shown with a GoPro camera battery, which had melted its adhesive, causing the battery to swell. Despite this, the camera was still functional, though removing the battery would be difficult. During the tree removal, many ducks gathered near their eggs, relaxing while the work was being done. There's also a need to address a rat situation, as some smaller animals are being lost to rats or other predators. The plan is to investigate and protect the animals, especially the growing baby ducks. There was a discussion about chickens versus ducks. While the speaker doesn't mind having chicken for New Year, there's a strong preference to protect the ducks, emphasizing not to touch or eat them.