High spirits (or just going bonkers after 24 hours of continuous travel) on the mini-bus ride from Sofia to Ruse.
The view of the altar at the United Methodist Church in Ruse.
One side of the sanctuary in Ruse. This shot is taken from the doors that open to the garden.
John waving in the church garden. The gardens here are amazing! Many buildings have courtyards similar to this one.
The Blue Danube. Later that day, we had refreshments on a pontoon restaurant on the river. Surprisingly, it is actually not very blue.
Our new friends Pastor Daniel and his wife Nina translated the history of traditional Bulgarian food in a restaurant we went for lunch.
Nina translated the history of the beautiful gardens at Balchik for Rose and Pastor Greg. The Black Sea is in the background (we swam there earlier that day).
In Ruse's city center, the Bulgarian Fest began Friday night. Traditional music brought hundreds of people onto the street to dance. Nina and Ivo showed Mallory, Rose, and Patti how it's done.
Many more pictures to follow! Stay tuned!
6 comments:
I think all of you rock! I can't imagine the repoire that is being built between yourselves and the people of Russe. I don't think that we could ask for better representatives of our congregation to be the first group to visit, from the years of wisdom and knowledge to the fun of youth. Thanks to all of you for doing this and sharing.
I hope that all of you are enjoying as much as we are able to because of you.
Miss you,
Kim
Love the blog. You are so far away but yet seem so close through this blog. The pictures are great. Send more. Love, Mom & Dad
How Cool the pictures and updates are great! Thank you for sharing your mission trip with all of us!
Geri & Lee
Aw, I wish I was there! Have fun! Keep dancing (with JC)!
Lindsay
Hi Katy! Your Texas relatives are wishing you well and thinking of you and your team. Thanks for the pictures. Love - Aunt Penny
Patti this picture made me think of the queen of the shiva! Do they hand out liquor at this party? :P It'd be a shame for you to have to dump that, too. :P
Hope all is going well for everyone!
love
katie
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