Crime is quite high in South Africa. All houses are gated, and most of them have gates to get in the front door, gates on the windows and gates separating the living quarters from the bedrooms. That’s how ‘my’ house was. I was shown how to get in and out of all the gates and…
I knew prior to going to South Africa that we’d be going to a World Cup Game. And I knew that going to ANY game would be spectacular. But what I didn’t expect, was that I would get to see ITALY play! The winners of the 2006 World Cup! I had such high hopes for…
One of the Professor’s at the College where I worked led mission trips to Europe every summer. Us employees would get emails as to what the team was doing, prayer requests, and updates on their fun adventures. In every email, this Professor would mention how he would forgo his diet and indulge in a Magnum…
A few weeks prior to leaving, our leader sent out a questionnaire. These were basic questions like, “Do you have any allergies”, “Emergency Contact Info”, “Roommate Suggestions”, “Do you have an unhealthy fear of kittens”, “Are you rooting for the Azzurri”, “If you don’t like Italy you need not apply…” OK, some of those weren’t…
A year ago today, I learned that this sign … … does not mean “Restroom”. But I’ll get to that in a little bit. As I boarded the plane on Sunday, June 6, 2010, I remember thinking, “I can’t believe I’m about to go 8,000 miles away from Jonathan. I’m crazy!” Just months prior it…
