When we got to Florence we got into a bit of trouble when Phil followed us into the underground parking, however, his vehicle was about 10 centimeters higher than hours. we got some pretty bad damage on the roof and actually had to deflate the tires and load everyone into the van and go out the entrance just to get back out. this lead to some trouble later on (getting the air back into the tires) which we will address afterwards.
Even though the longer than expected drive, and the disaster with the van occured, the view was beautiful.
After our limited amount of time in florence, we had to find a gas station with an airhose. Phil was driving around almost on the rims. We drove to about 8 gas stations, all of which had air, but no hose and no attendant. after many prayers and cries for help we found this ERG station, that had air, as well as food, like you would not believe. this gas station had a full bar in it! It truely was an answer to prayer as people in Phils truck were chanting a chant that jenny wrote 'air and food...air at least! air and food... air at least!' WHAT A VICTORY!
After our stressful travel day on Saturday it was nice to be able to go with the goertzens and our translators up to a park on the hills overlooking forli and have church in a small gazebo. we sang songs and english and then italian, sometimes both languages at the same time!
The park had a small bbq area set up with a public tap - this made for some cool pictures. We had a picnic after lunch and hung out and took some pictures, check 'em out.
After church we went swimming to Bocconi, a nearbye swimming whole which some of you will remember. If you don't, check the blog archives and you'll see some pictures from my last visit here. infact, you will recognize alot of these locations from older pictures.
On Sunday evening after the swimming hole Doogie and I took a walk around the hills surrounding Montecino (the agritourismo at which we are staying) here are some shots from that walk.
Alright guys. Thats it for now. I think that encapsulates our weekend. I'll get that picture of Lorenzo and Behn up as soon as i can. Keep the comments coming! we love hearing back from you!Lunch is over! Back to Camp!
7 comments:
missed ya there, glad you're back and everyone is safe and sound. Love the pics, thanks. praying over this week and all of you!!
blessings!
Steven, those pictures are awe inspiring. I actually felt my breath change while viewing them. Some of my favorites: tiny grapevine in dry ground, the golden stubble fields - especially one with the tree, rooftop angled shot with tower, stream of water, angled swimming whole shot from above...
I could go on. they are stunning. wonderful light, great depth of field use.
I love reading and seeing your adventures.
looking forward to seeing you soon.
love, aimee
ya fer sher we missed ya!! awesome pics! I knew I shoulda come along!! ;)
Okay, you win the prize for BEST missionary report EVER!
Love, love, love the pictures
...put the one of all the fields @ Monticino on my computer at work, to remind me to pray for you all.
Thanks for taking us back to the swimming hole - loved that place!
Don't know how you're managing to blog so much, but we're sure enjoying it.
Big hug for Court (that shouldn't be a hardship)
Love you,
Vange
Steve, Wonderful pictures! They are so beautiful. Courtney is beautiful and you look happy - except when you look very fierce.
I like the one with courtney and the camera? with the light coming by her hands.
Love, mom
nope, she's just holding the sun.
sk.
i love those pics of the vine and water. you make something so little look so really cool. hope you are having a great time.
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