Christmas Trip

We had a blessed trip to Greece last week. Kosova, Macedonia and Greece – 1,600 km of driving, four border crossings, and no problems. Stops included Mt. Olympus, Athens, Santorini, Thessaloniki and Skopje. There is so much history in Greece, it would take months to soak it all in. It was simply amazing to be walking through ancient ruins, many that date between the 6th century BC and the 4th century AD. Of course most of it has to do with the Greek gods, but it was interesting to consider the grounds which we wandered were also walked by several disciples of Jesus. One of the NT’s most famous speeches given by Paul to the “men of Athens” in the Areopagus (Acts 17:22-31) takes on a new energy after you’ve explored the city of Athens. He seemed to be taking in the city just as we were. Today it’s a city of 5 million+ and VERY busy. We now have a clear understanding of the expression, It’s Greek to me. The Greek language is difficult to decipher.

A relaxing highlight was our trip by ferry to the island of Santorini. The kids loved the island cats and mom and dad loved sitting in quiet, panoramic beauty. Our travel experiences are always defined by city centers, food & restaurants, open markets, and spontaneous friendships. We certainly enjoy meeting other Americans and trading stories. We’re grateful for our safe travel and feel rejuvenated, for sure. Thanks for your Christmas greetings and prayers.