30 Minutes to (another) Culture Shock
Last week we rode the ferry into Morocco to meet with other workers for a retreat time. The ride from the tip of Spain to the top of Morocco is a short 30 minutes on the fast ferry, but a huge change in culture on the other side. The differences between countries are so great…in religion, food, dress, and other ways.
Our time together included…
Babysitters! Thanks Normie, Carmen, Bethany, Wendy and Kayla!
Wendy & Ellie
Kayla & Ellie
Evening game time
This one’s for you, Bob…
Sharing & communion
Here’s our group…
It was a refreshing time for us. On the way home (in Spain) we stopped in Algeciras and Gibraltar for the weekend.
Ellie loved the turtle (maybe too much) that took up residence in the back yard where we stayed. Yay for grass...we don't see it often!
Both kids had fun with the monkeys at Gibraltar.
And somehow I got a monkey on my head too!
It was really good during our time away to take some time to talk and pray about some upcoming decisions we have to make . It was a great blessing to just get out of our city and normal routine. Now that we’re back, we are hitting the language study hard. We are pursuing some schooling options for Evan & Ellie and hope to visit some schools this week. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! -w
Comments
Looks like you had a good trip- glad you could get away! I think I would have enjoyed the monkeys too:) They are so cute:)
Posted by: Catrina | March 12, 2008 06:15 PM
Yay Settlers! Kevin, you have the look of a man who has just realized he needs two more bricks to make that road and settlement and that no one is going to trade with you. Either that or you are thinking, "D'oh! They took all the good spots."
Posted by: John David | March 12, 2008 07:10 PM
What a blessing to be able to enjoy Gods wonderful creation! The monkey looks so content there on Evans head!! Wish he could have taken him home to play with:)! The Ellie--turtle picture is so cute too! Love you all!
Posted by: Mom Byler | March 13, 2008 08:17 AM
we miss you guys and prayed for you last night!
Posted by: Wendy | March 13, 2008 11:29 AM
i'm so jealous!! i want to come to spain and play settlers with you guys!!
Posted by: callie | March 22, 2008 10:23 PM