Mark:
8/24/09
A trek from London via the Underground tube to Heathrow began w/ swimming upstream against all the commuters – we made it! We flew into Athens amidst the backdrop of spreading wild fires that were within 20 miles of the city. Fortunately for us, we did not have to haul buckets of water for our first night. Instead we celebrated Sheri’s youthful birthday with a lively Greek dinner show – what a night! I am sure that Sheri’s memories are filled a festive evening
that I can only try to duplicate next year by wearing a “gooftastic” costume and work in my high stick step to rekindle the night in Greece.. Tomorrow, we set out to join our tour group from Mars Hill Church (in Seattle) to explore the Acropolis. On Wednesday, we visit Corinth and end with a highlight back at Mars Hill where Pastor Mark Driscoll will speak where the Areopagus once ruled and Paul was proclaiming Jesus with the backdrop of the Greek and Roman mythical gods of the ancients.
Caleb: 8/24/09
We had to take the tube to the London airport. It was a long ride. The 24th was my mom’s Birthday! I love her very much!
Hannah:
8/24/09 – On the 24th (my moms birthday) we flew from London to Athens, Greece. The flight
was about 3 and a half hours long. Once we flew into Athens we took a taxi to our very beautiful hotel. After we settled in, we took my mom for her birthday (Happy Birthday Mom!) to this Greek restaurant. At the restaurant they performed a couple traditional Greek dances. There was a lot of live Greek music throughout our dinner. We left the restaurant at about 11:30pm. In the end, our first night in Greece was a long but fun night.
Ben:
8/24/09 – it was mommy’s birthday: the time was 00:00 & I was the first one to wish her a happy birthday! Then we went to bed. When we woke up, we packed up to leave the hotel. We took the tube to the airport. When we got to the airport it was huge! When we got in the airplane, the seats infront of us were right in our face. (British Airways) Once we landed we took a taxi to the hotel. After we unpacked, we went to a restaurant. A little while after we started eating, hundreds of people came in. Then the band started playing, and dancers came out. It was a fun night. Happy Birthday Mommy!
8/24/09
A trek from London via the Underground tube to Heathrow began w/ swimming upstream against all the commuters – we made it! We flew into Athens amidst the backdrop of spreading wild fires that were within 20 miles of the city. Fortunately for us, we did not have to haul buckets of water for our first night. Instead we celebrated Sheri’s youthful birthday with a lively Greek dinner show – what a night! I am sure that Sheri’s memories are filled a festive evening
that I can only try to duplicate next year by wearing a “gooftastic” costume and work in my high stick step to rekindle the night in Greece.. Tomorrow, we set out to join our tour group from Mars Hill Church (in Seattle) to explore the Acropolis. On Wednesday, we visit Corinth and end with a highlight back at Mars Hill where Pastor Mark Driscoll will speak where the Areopagus once ruled and Paul was proclaiming Jesus with the backdrop of the Greek and Roman mythical gods of the ancients.Caleb: 8/24/09
We had to take the tube to the London airport. It was a long ride. The 24th was my mom’s Birthday! I love her very much!
Hannah:
8/24/09 – On the 24th (my moms birthday) we flew from London to Athens, Greece. The flight
was about 3 and a half hours long. Once we flew into Athens we took a taxi to our very beautiful hotel. After we settled in, we took my mom for her birthday (Happy Birthday Mom!) to this Greek restaurant. At the restaurant they performed a couple traditional Greek dances. There was a lot of live Greek music throughout our dinner. We left the restaurant at about 11:30pm. In the end, our first night in Greece was a long but fun night.Ben:
8/24/09 – it was mommy’s birthday: the time was 00:00 & I was the first one to wish her a happy birthday! Then we went to bed. When we woke up, we packed up to leave the hotel. We took the tube to the airport. When we got to the airport it was huge! When we got in the airplane, the seats infront of us were right in our face. (British Airways) Once we landed we took a taxi to the hotel. After we unpacked, we went to a restaurant. A little while after we started eating, hundreds of people came in. Then the band started playing, and dancers came out. It was a fun night. Happy Birthday Mommy!
Sheri:
8/24/09 – What a great birthday! We traveled from London to Greece. We started with an adventurous trek on the Tube with ALL of our luggage – 7 pieces and our carry-ons. The looks from the locals traveling in the opposite direction during rush hour told us that we were indeed
crazy – how else would we be – but we saved about $120 and it was worth it! Once we arrived in Athens we settled into our hotel and headed out to a spectacular birthday dinner – My Greek Birthday!! It had wonderful Greek food and live entertainment with music, dancing and lots of clapping – Opah! It was the most modest entertainment I have seen in a while – except for the brief bellydancer (Ben covered his eyes/Caleb was asleep/Hannah kept shaking her head in disapproval/ Mark and I laughed at it all)! Did I say that it was a wonderful birthday?!?
8/24/09 – What a great birthday! We traveled from London to Greece. We started with an adventurous trek on the Tube with ALL of our luggage – 7 pieces and our carry-ons. The looks from the locals traveling in the opposite direction during rush hour told us that we were indeed
crazy – how else would we be – but we saved about $120 and it was worth it! Once we arrived in Athens we settled into our hotel and headed out to a spectacular birthday dinner – My Greek Birthday!! It had wonderful Greek food and live entertainment with music, dancing and lots of clapping – Opah! It was the most modest entertainment I have seen in a while – except for the brief bellydancer (Ben covered his eyes/Caleb was asleep/Hannah kept shaking her head in disapproval/ Mark and I laughed at it all)! Did I say that it was a wonderful birthday?!?
I am so very happy for you guys! This is a trip of a lifetime and you all seem to be having the time of your lives!! Sheri I can see you had a phenomenal birthday, bellydancers and all :) I owe you a birthday dinner once you get back but there is NO WAY I can compete with your big fat Greek Birthday! Love you guys!
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