Sorry that this has been so long in coming but for the last part of my trip I had no internet and since I've been home it's been very busy. But now here's the final update on my time in Albania.
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| 'Just keep swimming...' |
I spent 10 days in Vlore and had a great time with the people there. I went swimming in the sea, met lots of new people and helped with a children's event that the church did. The view by the sea was stunning and really proclaimed God's goodness and greatness.
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| Some of the children at the youth event |
From Vlore I traveled on to Gjirokaster where I spent a week helping in an orphanage there. I helped keep an eye on the children, took them on walks (and trusted they knew where we were going!), walked the dog and helped unpack boxes of food, clothes etc that people had sent to them. All the ladies who worked there were fantastic and the children were lovely too. It was amazing to see how God provides as before the boxes arrived the store was practically empty! I had a wonderful time and was sad to leave after such a short time.
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| One of the girls with my glasses and MP3 |
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| Me... attempting to walk the dog |
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| Just some of the things people sent |
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| Not too many boxes left now! |
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| Me with 3 of the younger children |
My last few days in Albania were again spent in Berat with Esther and her family, which I enjoyed as much as I had previously. The day after I arrived we went to the beach... and it rained SOO hard!! We were all hiding under towels trying not to get drenched. Thankfully it only lasted for about 10 minutes and then we went back to swimming in the sea!
My time in Albania was something I will remember forever. Memories of funny stories or places I saw, people I met who I will never forget. Thank you to everyone I met, thank you for making my time in Albania so special and unforgettable. I had the time of my life.
'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts...' ~ Hebrews ch v 15 (NIV)
