After GYC '08

GYC, simply, a blessing. After GYC we went to Napa Valley with a car full. It’s probably better if I don’t describe too many details. But we visited Ellen White’s house, and I gave them a tour. It was wonderful. The people still remembered me and were willing to open it up at night for me to give a private (2 hour) tour. What a time.

Swede's have come

My friends from Sweden arrived tonight. It was funny, from the moment they arrived they started taking pictures like crazy. However, sadly enough, not all of their bags have come. So we’ll see what happens. Hopefully we get them soon because we are trying to leave for GYC ASAP.

Returned home

Last night I arrived in Arizona. What a flight - Geneva to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Detroit, Detroit to Phoenix. Either way, I had to turn in my last research paper for my MA. Finally! I’ve worked pretty hard on it, so I guess we’ll see what happens.

Last Sabbath of '08 in Collonges

Today is my last Sabbath in Europe for a little while. So, I've decided it would be good to get some Winter pictures in. Hope you enjoy.

Strasbourg - Riquewihr et le retour

Before our return to Collonges, we stopped at Riquewihr. I didn't take that many pictures, but long story short, there was virtually nothing for me to eat. :sigh: When we returned there was a wonderful vespers service. Only a few more days now, and I will be home.

Natzwiller - Strasbourg

Today has made a deep impression on me. We visited a concentration camp near the French-German boarder. Obviously, it used to be in Germany. But, either way, there was a seriousness amongst all and a reverence that I rarely see. At the same rate it caused me to think, "what will happen when Adventists are the one's being looked for?"

After this most serious morning, we made our way to Strasbourg. I hope that you enjoy and reflect on the pictures.

Votre Ville - Colmar

Today was quite interesting. We are currently in Colmar and will be going to Strasbourg. Donc, Colmar is where Pretzel are famous and the little streets look like you are in some ancient little town with a lot of history. It was a nice place and a great time. However, if you are veggie, you must watch out. It's a bit more difficult.

Fête des Lumières Ville de Lyon

Today was our adventure through Lyon. It was the Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights), but before the festivities began we did a little exploration and discovered a very old baptistery from the 4th to 12th century. Amazing to me, because it seems to indicated a full immersion. After that the next photo is of the Des Dessinées Dès 1550. Sometime from the 1st to 3rd century après J.-C. Absolutely amazing!

Annecy, France

A few of the students and I went to Annecy, France to obtain our medical examinations for a French Residency Permit. Hopefully this will actually be the last step. However, the town is a sweet little place. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Pictures from Stockholm. Enjoy!