Wow, i haven't been able to access the blog for a while. but luckily I'm getting it on the list of approved sites, so hopefully I'll be able to post more regularly. lots has been happening, work has been good, and the food hasn't been too bad. ;-)
the trip here was fantastic. at check-in for my flight, i met a guy who was headed to NZ on the same flights as me. so we hung out during our 12 hour lay-over in LA. we went to Venice beach, and i put my feet in the pacific ocean for the first time. then we met a christian girl who was headed to NZ with YWAM so that was pretty cool. then on the flight over, i was sitting next to a christian guy from Auckland. so THAT was really cool. and then i said goodbye to all of them and took a flight to palmy where i was picked up. thank God i got here on Friday, because the weekend is usually relaxed. we went to the beaches on the west coast. beautiful. they say only 1 day in 30 is it clear like that. and it "just so happened" that it was the day after i got there. God is good.
the people are great, we have a lot of fun. we have one more week before holiday, and after holiday the next term begins. I'll be with the Pratt's helping at a youth camp for most of the two week break. so that should be a blast.
there are some people here at the center who came from Australia, and they need a lot of prayer.
this place was beautiful.
there was a freakin seal just hangin' out.
Cool Caves.
some of the waves that were crashing were way more amazing than this one.
people were fishing out there...
and caught a shark!
Surf shop
Mt. Doom.
cool rock
Sadie Anne with a Starfish
i'll put up some pictures of people when i can get them on my flash drive.
wetas can hurt you, they say never let them touch your bare skin. we actually found one while clearing some woods, it was small, and i held it with my work gloves. they aren't very common.
two things i have realized since being here: i feel like my whole life has prepared me for this trip, and this trip will prepare me for my whole life.
and i have never been more comfortable getting out of my comfort zone!
Oh, and Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!
Cheers!
I agree, the place looks beautiful but next time how about doing people so we can have a face to put with all thew new names we have been hearing.
ReplyDeleteCharlie, I MISSED International Talk Like a Pirate Day. It was so depressing to realize it. Oh, well. Drink Coffee From a Sippy Cup Day is in November, so I'm hoping to make that one.
ReplyDeleteCheering for you, buddy. ;-)
looks like a great experience!! and beautiful too! :) We're praying for you over here and miss you at the various Fredericksburg/King George functions. Don't change too much ;)
ReplyDeleteKrissy (using Nasia/Nuke's gmail account to comment :) )