I'd say hello in Greek, but I don't know how to type that!

[kimana517]

I'm writing this from our hostel in Athens. It's definitely hostel-y, especially after the other places we've stayed at in Greece. The first night we were here was the night in a very nice hotel, thanks to Isaac's boss. It was GORGEOUS - possibly the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in, and I've stayed in some good ones. Then we drove to Tolo, a little beach town on the Pelopponese peninsula, where we stayed in a cute little hotel with a big room w/ a kitchen. So to be back to a hostel? Well, it's getting us ready to be happy to go home. :-) Although i'm already almost to that point. I adore traveling, and this trip has been AWESOME, but I love my house and my town and my church and my clothes (I an going to reenact the scene from Gilmore Girls when They get home from Europe and Rory goes up to her rock drawer and says, "Hello, boys." LOL.) and my family and Mandy and eating food other than bread and fruit and many, many other things. We have a list of several restaurants we're going to go to too. Ah... Real food. :-)

Anyway. I want to tell you about our trip, but that will wait till I get home and can show you pics to in with. We're hoping to throw a Europe party a few weeks after we get home. We'll eat bread, cheese, fruit, cider, and the girls can year scarves like every woman in England and France. I'll have to get the pics organized and the video edited by them though. We'll see about that.

I found out that the only people going to El Salvador from my church this summer are me, my friend Codie, Ken, and another friend John. That's it! I have no idea why so few are going, but it makes me sad. (Isaac was going to go, but then one of his coworkers quit, so he really shouldn't.) Codie and I will have a blast though... And not just cause she's fluent in Spanish!

Today was amazing. We went to ancient Corinth and walked where the apostle Paul walked! We read Acts 18 while staring at the Bema seat he was brought before. SO COOL.

IDK if I'll write again before we get home or not. Bye!

Comments

[bluiidmommy.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're having such a fabulous time, but I can't wait till you come back! I also can't wait for pictures!

[kimana83.livejournal.com]

Ditto. I miss home more than I thought I would. I don't miss work or only seeing Isaac for a few hours a day, but there are MANY things I miss. I don't know how long it will be till I get my pics uploaded. We have a few days of at-home vacation where I'll try to maximize the last of my Isaac-filled time. We have plans to go see some movies, go to the beach, and eat at the restaurants we've been craving. Since I think we're going to end up under-budget for the trip (amazing, eh?), we don't feel too guilty about it. Especially since I still have birthday money too. =o)

[bluiidmommy.livejournal.com]

That's great you'll have time after your vacation. I always seem to need a vacation after any vacation. You can catch up on sleep (from the jet-lag) and just enjoy being home.

And that's awesome that you still have money left over!

[kimana83.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what we thought. Although actually it just ended up this way because we saved so much money by coming home on a Wednesday and not having extra hotel/hostel nights. Hehe.

I know! I'm trying not to brag, but honestly a lot of it is because I'm so freaking anally thrifty. LOL. I can't just book the first place that looks nice and is somewhat cheap, I have to compare ALL of them more than once. Hehe. The other night we heard other Americans in our hostel talking about the price of their plane tickets and Isaac was like, "OK, yeah, wifey, you found us a GREAT deal." LOL

[bluiidmommy.livejournal.com]

If I EVER go to Europe, I'm going to let you book my flights there and back.

[modmerseygirl.livejournal.com]

I am so happy that you are having such an amazing time! Ah, Greece! :-) I wish I could come to your Europe party. It will be soooo much fun.

Oh, when I read what you wrote about Paul and walking where he walked in Corinth....and reading Acts 18 while looking at the Bema seat....that made me get all teary. AMAZING! I am thankful that you are having these experiences. :-) *hugs* Love you!

[kimana83.livejournal.com]

You should! I hadn't even thought of that, but that would be so cool. Well, if you can think about it, do. You can of course stay in our guest room and I'll take you wherever you want to go: beach, thrift stores, St. Augustine...

I got chills when we were there! The moment I realized I was walking on the original stone pathway in front of the Bema seat, that he also walked on... whoa. I just got chills again. And then yesterday we were on this rock/hill near the Acropolis where they think Paul addressed an Athenian crowd (possibly from Acts 17, where they had built an altar to an unknown God) and that was just so amazing, because I've always loved that passage. Also, one thing that has impressed me here is that even at the museums, they do not say, "biblical myth suggests that Paul..." They say, "This is where the apostle Paul..." It's definitive - like they don't even dispute his existence or what the Bible says. So refreshing, even if I know they don't believe it!

[modmerseygirl.livejournal.com]

Aww, I really appreciate the invitation to come visit you. I really should sometime. :-) *hugs* I miss you! Did you see my recent post about the baby? My sister had her ultrasound on Thursday!

Love you bunches.

[hominygrits.livejournal.com]

So glad that you are having a good time! Walking where Paul walked - wow. Your Europe party sounds like a blast! Any chance it will be in late July? I'll be in Orlando then! Without a car! LOL!

[kimana83.livejournal.com]

I wish you could come! But no, it will be in late June, most likely. I may try to visit you in Orlando though. Will you be staying with family again?

[chestnutcurls.livejournal.com]

Yay!!! :)

[kimana83.livejournal.com]

=o)

[http://users.livejournal.com/lady_jane_grey_/]

Keep having fun! I know what you mean about wanting to get home even when you are having a blast. I like my routines ;)