I cannot get over this day.
Today, I climbed the steps of the Acropolis. I stood in front of the Parthenon. Today, I listened to Acts 17 be read while sitting on Mars Hill. I climbed the stairs that Paul climbed. I saw the 1896 Olympic Stadium, shopped in the Plaka, and visited the New Acropolis Museum.
I kept thinking, “This is unreal. UN-REAL.”
ancient stadium
just chilling at the Parthenon on a Thursday morning
Mars Hill
ancient steps to Mars Hill
1896 Olympic Stadium, made entirely of marble!
This experience is really bringing the Bible to life. Real, tangible life. To walk where Paul has walked? To sit and hear his sermon exactly where he gave it?!
Mind. Blown.
The wonderful thing is, more is to come!
It is also starting to feel more like home. I can tell that I have an amazing group. We are getting closer every hour.
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what an amazing view! i would feel the same way. enjoy your semester abroad!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Looks amazing! So glad it's everything you dreamed and more! No doubt your time there will be amazing. x
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I am so jealous right now!!! :) I'm so glad your having a good time!
ReplyDeleteoh, it's so much more green at the temple of olympian zeus than it was in September!
ReplyDeletethe surreal feeling is indescribable, isn't it? like, you're there. where people before you WALKED. and WERE. being in the prescene of such history and not just reading about it is so amazing. it's such an incredible feeling.
p.s. GYRO LOVE in your last post. watch out, those things are addictive (cheap and delicious? they made up my food like, every day there)!
You are so lucky!! This looks incredible!
ReplyDeleteOh, Al! I absolutely thrilled to read this post! Glad to hear you are having a great time and experiencing the Bible come to life. So powerful! Can't wait to hear more!
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