What A Trip….
I have absolutely no clue as to what time it is as I write this. I feel like I am delirious from sleep deprivation. In 28 hours, I have slept about 3 while on the plain to Europe. That’s okay though. I have plenty of energy, as you well know.
My trip, so far, has been great. I was absolutely fascinated with New York. That was where my first layover was. I had to retrieve my luggage from the Languardi (sp?) airport, where I landed. Upon doing this, I then had to take a bus 20 miles to the JFK airport. I was a little nervous at first (also a bit frustrated b/c it was very expensive to do so), but then the Lord gave me peace when I realized that if I can travel around the world by myself, I can surely take a bus from Queens New York down the road… HA! So, I did. Boy oh boy what a city!
After hours of being on the plane, we finally landed in Brussels, Belgium, Europe. I met with my friends Steve and Deane, who are missionaries there. They have been in and out of Brussels for 17 years and have had and raised their kids there. It is home. I know them through my job at the KY District AG and have met them a few times in the states. Yes, it really is a small world!
We drove to their home across town to pick up some Chi-Alpha friends that were visiting them as well. They, too, are from KY. On the way there, I was awed at the sights. The buildings, the structures, the scenery altogether. It was so beautiful. I just started taking pictures. I wanted to capture every moment.
We drove to the most populated area and parked. People were everywhere. We stopped and ate at a deli. Ummm umm umm good! I wanted to try the cultural foods. I got their club on baguette, Belgium fries, Belgium waffle (slurp slurp slurp), FRESH Belgium chocolate (:-)… and a souvenir to mark my territory.
We went down town to the square – BREATHTAKING! Look at these pictures. I will do my best to explain what they are… I was very tired though and did not retain a lot of the history.
This is a palace downtown…
The Pisser: Tall tale of this one! It is, however, a MAIN attraction. Supposedly, a prince of some sort got lost as a young child, and when people were sent to search for him, they were told to remember the exact picture of how he was found…. just in case he was found dead. Yep! You guessed it; this is how he was found… urinating.
The Square: This is the Kings Palace (but there is no king…) is where Steve and Deane are pictured…
I HAVE MADE IT TO ISRAEL! I traveled literally 38 hours before I laid my down to sleep. It was long and exhausting, but worth every minute!!!! I will have pictures and a blog soon… I promise!
The land is amazing! I love my team of peeps too! There is an amazing, Holy Spirit, moment on that one… can’t wait to tell you!
