It's probably 90 degrees and a clear blue Spanish sky, to my left is the Atlantic Ocean, and I'm covered in sand. Just got back from playing frisbee on the beach, and I'm eating a cheese and olive sandwich. It's been an awesome trip. The singles have come on a retreat to Spain. And we are staying at the Cadence Hospitality house here. (Rota Naval Station is here) We've been enjoying Spain, and yesterday as I said, we took a day trip over to Morocco. It was interresting to be in a Muslim culture, and such an old city in North Africa. Of course it's like going to Tiujana and saying you've been to mexico, but it was Morocco nonetheless. We ate traditional moroccan food, shopped, tried to escape the children selling us things, and just enjoed the cuture of the city. MY favorite foor was some chicken pie thing... it was a triangular pastry with chicken, curry, and other spices, fried I think, and topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Fabulous. They're big on mint tea as well, it's served hot with a handful of mint leaves in it, and very sweet.
Sunday night we went to a bullfight. Definitely a cultural experience. I don't think I'd go to another, but I'm glad I went to this one (I didn't know they actually kill the bull. It's rather unsporting).
The rest of the time has been spent here in Rota. Either in town, eating piping hot Churros and Cafe con leche for breakfast, or on the beach hanging out.
Pictures to come later.
We;ve been talking about community, and what God's plan for community in our lives is. Why we need community, and how we can help each other and love God more in the process.
Another note, today being Independence Day, and I'm hangin out with a bunch of military folks-- one might think we're ultra patriotic and celebrating , but we're not and that's ok. A thought about American culture and independence. We are dependent. We have to answer to someone, we are not autonomous. We are dependent on God every single in and out of every day, and it's time we realise that, and live it out. These kids know they are broken, and have mostly admitted that they can't do life on their own!
time to wash off the sand and get to the airport. (sad thing is I think it's raingin in England)
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ok, ok....so we are dependant....but let us not lose sight of the manner in which some try to make the rest be dependant on them rather than God......I Love You dearly !.....enjoy the rest of the trip.......& add another continent to the list..... do you realize that between you, emily & brenden you have visited all but Antartica......?
Hey Laneymay,
we were talking about you tonight after bible study here in lovely goldsboro, nc (usa) and decided to tell you that we are thinking about and loving you!
Enjoy Europe,
Love you Nav Pals
(and allycat)
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I CAN HARDLY STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!
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