Asbury College at the Olympics

Friday, February 24, 2006

 
One thing I’m learning on this trip is the awesomeness of our great God.  The things I’ve seen, the history I’ve had the chance to reflect on, and the beauty of this place overwhelmes me at various times during the day as I begin to grasp the magnitutde of who God is […]

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

 
time for another update!  yesterday was another competition day, but it was kind of boring for me.  i sat inside and did flash quotes again, which is ok, except that they all come in two bunches.  the first bunch came during my lunch.  the second came when it was time to leave.  […]

Let’s just say I had to run for more than one bus, train, ferry etc. The worst encounters were when we decided to catch the next train to Pisa from Florence. The guys thought this was a bright idea since it was leaving in 5 minutes…just enough time to get to the right platform, right? […]

So I had to go…really badly. We had been wandering around Rome, trying to find the pantheon and I just couldn’t wait any longer. We were next to a train station, so I think to myself, yeah, this is a good idea, I’ll use it here. I was all out of change at the time, […]

Ok, this is bound to be a long post so get ready, buckle those seatbelts, and enjoy some laughs, because this trip has been quite the adventure and i’m about to share some funny stories.
Things that make Italy different from America:
1. They call bathrooms the “wc”
2. In bathrooms, you always push a button to flush […]

First day of work at the Olympics…thanks so much for all your comments, prayers and support.  You all are the BEST!  I am having a blast.  I’m writing from work actually…there’s not to much to do since we don’t have any competition today.  Tomorrow is the first competition day (Mens and Womens Combined Slalom).  I’m […]