Paris Done, Internship in Spain Begins!

Hey Everyone,

So I have just arrived in Spain after my week in Paris. For those of you who don't know, I arrived in Paris on Tuesday night and found my way by myself to the other side of town to the appartment of some awesome people I was able to stay with. Wednesday I went into Paris and saw Notre-Dame (which was awesome), then saw Sainte-Chapalle (which was more awesome), and then wandered around the historic center of Paris stopping at random exhibits and museums. That evening I cruised the Seine River on a boat tour of Paris. Wednesday was great until late that night when I began throwing up. Whether it was food poisoning, the flu, or a combination of exhaustion and dehydration, I don't know. But it was aweful. Thursday I spent sick all day. Friday I barely ate trying to regain my strength and on Saturday I was finally able to go back into Paris. That day I made it to all the big sights-- the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triumph, and Sacre-Coeur. Then came Sunday. Sunday I went out to Versailles. That was the highlight of the trip. Versailles was amazing. The Domaine de Marie-Antoinette was fantastic. Then on Monday I went to the Army Museum and the Louvre and flew out to Madrid. And of course my flight was delay 2 hours so I didn't get into Madrid until after 1:oo A.M.

So my analysis of Paris? Paris is beautiful. My only complaint? There are very, very few public restrooms. It is nearly impossible to find a bathroom when you need one. If you can't find a public one, then you'll have to pay to use one elsewhere. And even if you find a public restroom, the line is really long.

Anyway, now I'm in Spain and I'm ready for my internship to begin. I met the father of the family I am staying with last night. In a few minutes I will be heading out to work on the G.V. center here with one of the fellow workers.

As I go forward, would you pray that
--I am able to continue to adjust to the new rythm of life here
--Be a solid witness to the family I am with
--Remain strong and growing in the Word

Thank you!

One Week Away!

T-Minus 7 Days till departure. 

Wow, the date is coming up and I've had a lot going on lately!

Finals: Check.
RA Checkouts: Check.
Move home: Check
Unpack at home: Sorta Check?

There has been too much going on for me to be able to even process that I am going to Spain in 7 days! Now I also have to think that we are leaving and going to Minnesota on Wednesday. So I have to pack my bags tonight and tomorrow. That's making me a little anxious about leaving. It is definitely making me find my peace in God and not in stuff around me-- cause everything around me is going crazy! Hopefully, I'll be able to get everything done and relax on our way up to MN. On the way I plan on planning out my itinerary in Paris. Any places in Paris that I absolutely cannot miss other than the major places? I know Andy says you can't miss the Sewer Tour. Any other ideas?

And, good-bye 2011 graduates of Toccoa Falls College. You will be missed.

AG

Three Weeks Countdown

Hey Everyone,


So we are now just 3 weeks away from my European adventure! I am getting more and more excited as time passes. I can't wait for classes to be done, although it is going to be tough when the seniors graduate! That's right Jared Fitz, we'll all miss you! But as the date of departure approaches, I am beginning to worry about packing the right stuff and being able to figure out where I'm going. Hopefully, God will lead me and help me while I'm there. The itinerary looks like this for now:


May 23-- Fly out of Minneapolis MN
May 24-- Arrive in Madrid; fly to Paris
May24-30 -- stay in Paris
May 30-- fly back to Madrid and begin internship
July 14-- fly back to Minneapolis MN


Man, it is going to be a crazy summer!