I am so excited to share with you guys some things that are coming up for me this next week!!
On Sunday morning my team and I will leave Cochabamba to meet the rest of our squad in La Paz, where we will stay for two days. During our time in La Paz we will be debriefing and we will also be put into new teams. This is both sad and exciting!! Sad because I am really going to miss my girls, who I have grown to love as sisters, and exciting because I know that it will challenge and change me. We will also be getting new squad leaders Billy, Katie, and Christie (Our current squad leaders) will choose three people from our squad to be our new squad leaders. Please keep them in your prayers as they are seeking God for guidance for our squad.
I have more exciting news!! Too much to handle, I know!! My squad will be leaving Bolivia on the 12th and begin our long travel to Albania. If your like me, then you didn’t even know that Ablania was a real place, so I have looked up some fun and interesting facts about this country. Enjoy!!
The Romans occupied Albania from 165 BC to 395 AD.
Italy invaded Albania during World War II.
About 95% of the total rain falls during the winter months.
Futbol (Soccer) Is the most popular sport.
There are 66 radio stations and 65 television stations (3 of which are national) in Albania.
Albania has free national health care.
Albanians love to eat large salads with their lunch! It is usually full of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and olives.
Albania gained their independence in 1912.
Tirane is the capitol of Albania.
7.5 Million people speak Albanian
Albania has 5 airports
When we are there it is going to be really cold (depending on where we are it might snow)
Albania is 79.9% Muslim. The other 20 percent are split between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholicism.
Oh and we will be the first World Race squad to go to Albania (Very cool, I know!)
Here are some pictures of Albania…
I'm not really sure when we will be arriving in Albania but I promise to keep you updated as best I can! I love you guys so much! Please pray for the people that we will come into contact with in Albania and the ministries that we will be partnering with!! Thanks guys!! Much love!
Kayla
