Well, I'm in one of my homelands now, as I'm writing from my room at the hotel in the Munich airport. Having to say goodbye to Romania was bittersweet, and rather hard to do.
We started our last day by attending the morning service at Betania. Radu told us that the morning service was usually pretty packed, and he wasn't kidding either. I can honestly say I've never seen that many people at a church service before in person. Karen and Joanne did "How Great Is Our God" and Tony, well, was Tony. :) Pastor Rich re-delivered his message from Friday night, which seemed to have a big impact on the audience again. Also, we had the opportunity to take part in Communion with them, which was very neat. All-in-all, a great service indeed.
Afterwards, Radu joined us for our last lunch together in Romania, which, as usual, was pretty tasty. To burn off some of the calories, some of the team went back up into the Big Square one last time while I packed and got ready. I'm glad I was thought of though, as they brought me back one last gogosi (and the last apricot one the place had). :D
So, with all of us packed up and loaded into the Radu-mobile again (yes, I've got a pic of it that I'll post), we went off to the airport. What we didn't know was that the Romanian president was in-town, so police were all over the place. We actually passed right by his motorcade going the opposite direction. Plus, once we got through security at the airport (and had to say goodbye to Radu :( ), we got to not only see his personal helicopter but also see him and his entourage get in and leave the airport. Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We landed in Munich yesterday a little late, but safely nonetheless. We made our way to the hotel and got our rooms. Just seeing the room makes me feel waaaaaay too lower-class to be in it. But, who I am to say no? ;)
So, now I have to get ready to head off to Valencia. Pacea Sibiu, pacea Bordens & Tony, pacea gogosi. Auf wiedersehen München, land meiner Vorfahren. ¡Hola Castellón, la tierra de mis antepasados!
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2 comments:
Hi Son,
Now you no were the song Traveling Man came from.
Paula, Hi Bud hope you are having a good time. Dad:
Romania sounds like you had a grate time and made new friends to write to when you get home. I am excited to see your new photos. I have down-loweded
the other photos you have taken. Have fun in your travies and take care son. Love Dad
Thanks for the support! I really appreciate it. I'll have to post links to the pictures I am uploading for everyone. Love you both and I'll see you soon.
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