11 Things I Did For the First Time: Bulgaria (With Pictures!)

Today is our last day in Bulgaria. Here are 11 things I did for the first time this month!

1. Found lodging, food, and transportation for the first two weeks without a guide or translator 
2. Fit 8 adults on a horse + buggy cart 
3. Led worship with guitar to a congregation of Bulgarians using a microphone! (fear: I hate microphones) 
4. Used a squatty potty
5. Been sick overseas 
6. Walked on a swinging bridge 
7. Ate sheep stomach (do not recommend) 
8. Experienced a church that speaks in tongues
9. Purchased coffee out of a vending machine 
10. Slept in 11 different beds in one month 
11. Made a traditional Bulgarian breakfast by myself

Our time in Bulgaria was difficult, stretching, and one of the hardest things I’ve experienced so far. But it was also filled with a wonderful church family, God’s provision, and laughter! Tomorrow, we head to Romania to have a small debrief with our squad and then we will officially start month two! Be looking for a First Thoughts blog in the next few days!