Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ma-ri-po-sa

Last weekend was my favoritest of all the weekends in Sevilla/Spain. The top 10 highlights include:

1. Watching American Idol, Spain Edition-- "Numero Uno." The story goes that the missionary couple knows one of the contestants and he, Raul, grew up with their daughter here in Spain. He is a Christian and is not afraid to share his faith on the screen and give his testimony which is so awesome.

2. The intense process of removing a smallish lizard from our camp bedroom. I told them I was experienced in lizard-removal because of an experience a few years back (there was randomly a lizard in my friend's suitcase which escaped into my room) so my pride found me in a situation of being the guy in a group of girls and gettin it done..it took about 30 minutes.

3. The trek and swim in a beautiful, clear river/stream with 2 beautiful, fun, goofy kids named Eva and Raquel

4. Learning new hand-clapping games in Spanish (called mariposa, chocolate, among others),singing/making up songs from the girls, and basically every moment spent with Eva and Raquel (this morning/afternoon in Spain hanging out with the girls is what I needed more than anything at this point. I have not been able to interact with kids since I don't want to approach kids on the street and ask to play with them...creepy American.)

5. Hearing the experiences and what God is doing with another missionary couple here in Spain--one American and his native Spaniard wife.

6. Serving together with friends in this Christian retreat center/camp (Campamento)

7. Going to a flamenco show, though mega-touristy and hard to find, it was still great. (La Carboneria)

8. Finally (with only 2 weeks left) making native friends and hanging out with them Saturday night (Saturday I was 2 hours short of staying up a full 24 hours. crazy, but that is life here.)

9. Church on Sunday--gospel presented to a church full of over 30 non-believers that were there for a baby dedication.

10. Hanging out at Picalagartos with a small group of friends where we drank some soda and played some cards. Classic Sunday afternoon.


here are our "momentos"---

                                                    this face. She knows how to work it.




1 comment:

  1. So happy to have an "honorable mention" (kind of) in your post! ;) Sounds like you're having a blast!

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