I spent the last few days in Hamburg. My time there was punctuated by the friendly hostel lady named Kiki. She was wonderful, friendly and nice. She drove me, out of her way, to a grocery store my first day there. Then, on my third day there, she did my laundry for free! She was probably my highlight for Hamburg.
There was not that much to do in the city, though I did meet a nice guy from London named Louis. He and I spent some good times together and had a few good talks. The people I have met on my travels continue to work in me. I remember praying last year that I would grow a heart for people, something I knew I was lacking, and I believe that God is doing that. As I meet more and more people, I continue to grow to love them as a whole. People are wonderful beings? What a foreign idea to me!
My favorite place in Hamburg was probably my old friend from Dresden, the Elbe river. I spent a good number of hours walking its old banks, admiring the ships and the docks and enjoying the sound of water lapping on stone. There was a large building that I walked by on Sunday and found out that it was the home to the famous Hamburg Fish Market. There were lots of vendors selling every variety of fish (well, probably not every one, but it seemed like it) as well as people selling delicious filets. Not a bad way to leave the city, a nice full belly and a good feeling.
I arrived in Köln the same day. I met a guy named Sam in Frankfurt am Main and I remember what he said "You know, the thing about Cologne for me was the Cathedral. i stepped out of the train station and was just struck by how massive and beautiful it was". I believe I cannot express it any better. I must have stood looking at it for five minutes. Gorgeous.
I am excited to see Köln and the places it has to offer. I feel it will be a fitting end to the Germany leg of my trip.
I leave for Ireland on the 29th, passing through Paris and Cherbourg on my way. I am looking forward to the ferry ride and being on the open ocean for the first time! Please pray for safety and wisdom during that part of my travels as I will finally be in a country that doesn not really speak English or German (no, not Ireland, France!).
I need to wrap this up, but know that I am thinking of all of you and looking forward to seeing you in July!
-Samwise Greenhill
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Sam!!!! You're updates just make my heart happy; i can't think of a better way to express it. Know that I think of you much more often than I write and that especially this week, I am missing you. It will just be weird to not have you at the wedding. It will not be quite as good without your presence, though I still thank God that He's allowed you to be in Europe! Can't beat Providence, as far as goodness goes =) Love you, friend!
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ReplyDeleteHope your wedding goes real well and that you and Kayla are really happy and excited! Wish I was there, but I know you will have a good time regardless!
Hi Sam! I just heard yesterday that you are abroad, but I'm so happy for you! What a great experience. I am disappointed that I won't see you at the wedding; I never see you any more, Sam. And, who am I going to dance with at the wedding?! You know very well I have no ability in swing on my own; I just follow you. Just the same, I am ever so glad you're off traveling the world. I will be praying for your safety and growth. Have a great day with Jesus!
ReplyDeleteSo, you are on your way to Ireland eh? I started reading the Dublin series by Rutherford. Really wish I were with you for that part...and everything else. I'll keep praying for you brother. Don't forget Dave Barry's tips for speaking French!
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