Over the past two weeks, I’ve warmed up the city and now it’s ready for Obama’s visit. Today was a beautiful, warm spring day. You could actually venture outside with a light jacket. I have not seen a day like this in Europe since arriving. My trip to Prague and my experience while in Prague have been eventful. Where should I begin? Let’s see! I decided to take the train for the adventure of sleeping on a train and seeing the countryside in Poland. Well I got more adventure than I could hope for. When I arrived at the Passport Control stop in Poland, the authorities there could not verify my passport and so I was taken off the train with all my things and was detained for a few hours while they sorted everything out. I got to see Poland, up close and personal. I got to ride in a minivan with six Polish Passport Control Officers and one other Ukrainian man who was taken from the train. I was afraid that I would not make it to Prague at all but God! He worked everything out and I was able to catch up with the original train I was on during its 6 hour layover in Krakow, Poland. Here’s a picture at my in between train strain station somewhere near the border of Ukraine and Poland.
I arrived in Prague at my scheduled time and found my way to Talitha’s flat. I enjoyed a week of touring the city as the uninformed tourist. I enjoyed this posture because it was stress free, I could just walk around and look at what the tour groups were looking at, at my leisure. It’s amazing because there were tour groups here from all over the world. As I walked around I heard many different languages being spoken.
Here are some pictures from the sites.
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I’m heading back to Ukraine tomorrow with many wonderful memories about my first time in Prague. I also feel more rested than I have in a long time. Thank you for your continued prayers. Please pray for an uneventful return trip to Ukraine.
9 responses so far ↓
1 Dennis & Barb // Apr 2, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Wow! We’re the first ones to respond to you. I think you posted this around 10 minutes ago!
It is NOT springlike in Chicagoland yet. We were in the Boston suburbs last weekend and it was springlike there.
High adventure! Wow! Glad you got back on without too much hassle.
Have a good trip back and greet any Danyluks you might see! – Dennis & Barb
2 Carolyn R. O'Bryant // Apr 2, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Awh!!!!! those pics are simply beautiful. I too got excited when I saw the “Starbucks”.
Well, I can only imagine how you felt when they could not find your passport – but GOD.
Looking forward to hearing from you again
3 Joanne Bolton // Apr 2, 2009 at 4:52 pm
I’m glad to hear everything went well for you in Prague and before Prague. The pictures are really interesting. The Missions Care Team is praying for you!
4 Minister Sylvia Taylor // Apr 2, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Tania
You are truly in my prayers. As much as I am excited for you I am just as much praying that God will continue to cover you, keep a hedge of protection around you, and give you favor as you travel and experience Him, His presence and His love everywhere you go. Peace and blessings be upon you.
5 Pastor Billy // Apr 2, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Tania you are a real “trooper”, I’m glad your train strain was short lived and you where able to make to Prague. I’m praying for you as your adventure continues, can’t wait to see you. Love You Much!
Salva Bohu
6 Corrine Davis // Apr 2, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Tania it is nice to hear from you. You are in my prayers. The pictures are beautiful. I am so happy you were not detained too long. Keep looking up from where your help comes from-your help comes from the Lord, He who made the heavens and earth. Psalm 121
You said it was spring time so I can’t fuss at you for not wearing a hat this time. Love you! Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Corrine Davis
7 Bernette Richardson // Apr 3, 2009 at 6:16 am
Tania:
I had salmon all this week. (smile) Enjoy!!! Experience!!! and keep letting God use you. Thanks for sharing. Love you.
Bernie
8 Cindy // Apr 3, 2009 at 6:20 am
Tania, we pray for you and follow your journey. We are hoping to be in Rivne this summer during the time we travel to Odessa to adopt our daughter. When plans firm up, we’ll let you know. Hopefully, you’ll be there too! And our church is planning a trip for the end of April to connect with Salvation Church.
Much love,
Cindy
9 Ma Gentry // Apr 12, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Hey Tania, I miss you! I just got back from our mission to Jamaica. It was one of the best we have had in the 5 years I have been going. We can see such great improvements in the conditions of the girl’s home and in the girls themselves.
I am catching up on email, but we have been praying for you and are praying that you get that VISA ASAP!
Ma
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