Antiparos adventures

Today we traveled to Antiparos, an island close enough to swim to from Paros. We went and explored a cave and saw graffiti that is hundreds of years old! Then we got on a boat and went swimming in some caves. It's been a fun day and we are all exhausted! Tomorrow we are heading to Mykonos for the day, so until then!

γειά σου!

Hello from Greece!

I dont even know where to begin! I have been in Greece for 5 days and to say the least, I love it! After arriving in Athens on the 5th, we stayed there for two nights and got a little taste of the city. We wine and dined on roof top gardens and toured the beautiful acropolis. To ease any uneasy minds about what has been on the news about Greece, I was unable to see any visible evidence of riots and protesters. (we stayed on the opposite side of the city). But now I am on Paros island in my beautiful dorm room which is a few steps from the beach! So far we have taken a tour of the island (which included cliff jumping :) and have gotten to hang out with the locals. The Greeks are so nice and welcoming and I'm really loving my time here. Not only have we been able to meet many Greeks but because we are staying in a hostel, we have been able to interact with some travelers as well. It's such a cool experience to be in a place with people from all over the world. I am enjoying my photography class so fat, but unfortunately I will not be able to upload any pictures from my camera while I am here, so all the pictures you see are from my phone.

Preparing For Greece

As most of you know, I will be jetting off to Greece in 18 DAYS! I can't believe its so soon, it has really creeped up on me. 

I have had many different emotions about going on this adventure this summer, which include; excitement, nervousness, fear, joy, and unbelief. I am so blessed to be given this opportunity to travel across the world and study photography in one of the most beautiful places! I continue to hear how wonderful Greece is and I cannot wait to experience it myself. 

But as I said before, one of the emotions I am feeling is nervousness. This will be my first summer not doing something with the Young Life organization. I am leaving the comfort of what seems to be my second home and going to an unfamiliar place. I have been praying that the Lord will give me strength and courage to be a women of God in a place that I am not guaranteed to be surrounded by Believers. This will certainly be a trail for me because I am so comfortable with being constantly surrounded by a great community of Godly people, but it is a experience that I know I will grow greatly from in many ways. "For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all he does." Psalm 33:4 So with this said, I ask for your prayers as I prepare my heart and mind to go on this adventure that the Lord has prepared for me! 

With Love,

from Me to You 

Christmas and New Years :-)

This winter break we had the pleasure of spending Christmas in St.Augustine with great company :-)