anyways...yesterday Eugenia took us around the most historical parts of the city. it was difficult not to act like a tourist and take a million photos. i had to keep reminding myself that i have 6 months here and there's no need to be obnoxious with the picture-taking. I realized as we were sitting down to lunch the stark contrast between the US and latin america. when you sit down to a meal here, it is expected that you will spend about an hour eating and enjoying conversation. you have to ask the waiter if you want anything. there is no in-and-out mentality like in america where it is rare for my family to spend more than 30-40 minutes eating out. i think i'm going to enjoy this way of life.
today we rode the bus...which is an insane experience. they ride with the doors open more than shut and some of the experienced bus riders can jump out when it's moving! i think i'll wait until i have a little more practice before i jump out of any buses;)
we took our spanish placement exam at the university today (http://www.uca.edu.ar/) with about 75 other international students and we'll start our intensive spanish course tomorrow. pray that we learn fast!
what the Lord has been teaching me...
several sweet friends gave me the verse Joshua 1:9 before i left. it says:
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
The transition to life in a new place is a challenge, but God has made it so clear that he is with me and Darrah. He has answered so many of our prayers and continues to give me confidence that this is where he has me for the next six months. Darrah and I have been talking about how we have learned that this world is not our home. We may miss Georgia, but our citizenship is in heaven (philippians 3:20-4:1). The Lord is just as present in Buenos Aires as he is in Athens. I seriously cannot thank y'all enough for your prayers! God is answering them! Praise him for that.
Love,
Caitlin
2 comments:
A leisurely meal for you, Boog? I doubt it,,,especially if it is an 8" stack of french toast lathered in syrup from BCB. You have been known to inhale it!
Love you both...and praying for you as you start the language class tomorrow!
I laughed at the comment about eating lunch. This is exactly how it is on kosova. You dont just go in and out quickly and your water glass is NEVER full unless you ask for more. I guess they don't think you want anymore. The thing i hate the most is no free-refills. Every coke / drink is by the bottle.. i dont know if that is how it is there.. but i knwo i hate it in kosova.. but i love long lunches and dinners.. it leaves time for real conversation.
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