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... retrofit my bike with some S&S couplers so i can fit my bike into a 62 linear inch suitcase. Which means i don't have to pay extra for taking my bike on planes with me. Brett and I both just got new sets of front and rear ortlieb panniers and brooks b17 saddles. Unfortunatly i don't think either one of us has broken the saddle in completely yet so we will see how that goes. I have been off my bike now for ...

... experience that is coming and how it effects not only the lives of the families that we will build beside, but the lives of each and every individual on this trip. In the words of another colleague that was in Guatemala with me two years ago, "I came here to bless others, but I, in turn, have been far more blessed. I feel that my cup is overflowing because of it. My prayer for you is when you leave, your cup will be overflowing, too."

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For church this morning, we attended The Bridge, a little contemporary church a few miles from our motel. We've attended so many traditional services in our travels lately, it was nice to be a little more contemporary. There weren't many people attending--maybe 30?--so we were easily recognizable as guests. But as always, the congregation was very welcoming.

The sermon was about being yoked. It was a very ...

This [extended] weekend, we're staying in a wonderful little motel--family owned, specializing in extended stays. So we have a little kitchenette, and a separate bedroom. How refreshing it is to say "Hey I'll be in the other room"

We're in the quaint little Pennsylvania town of Mohnton, and we're staying here just in time for the annual Pumpkin parade!

It was fun! Pictures attached!

Today was our first day having two schools in a morning. Thursday morning, we went to Milford MS in Quakerown, PA. The school was scheduled for 8:00, but they started sending the kids into the gymnasium at 7:20! Thankfully, we were way ahead of schedule and about ready to start the show anyway, but apparently there was some miscommunication or a change of plans, and the ...

... property, with water features and a pool. We didn't have to be at our school in the morning until 10:30, so it was an ideal stay--the next best thing to staying at home.

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In the morning, we set-up in Manheim Middle School to do two shows. In short, they went very well! The auditorium was just three years old, so it was in fantastic shape, and we took advantage of the loading dock in the back of the theatre for our equipment.

After ...

... are ontime flights that arrive safely so what more do you want for 6 Euros.

So here goes what I have on tap so far in the order I will visit them:

Czech Republic
Croatia (Starting point for the Balkans because of a cheap Ryanair flight)
Serbia (Belgrade)
Macedonia
Albania (The one place I am most curious about on this trip)
Serbia (Again)
Poland (Gdansk and Warsaw)
Germany
Netherlands (Eindhoven because of ...

... to see the sites. I plan on making a few small trips through the country to Mendoza, Iguazu Falls, and possibly the Patagonia region. Finally I am going to do some sort of volunteer work. Q: How are you going to get around? A: The transportation in BsAs is supposedly amazing I will primarily be using public transportation. For longer trips I will be staying on overnight buses. Q: How can I contact you? A: I will ...

It seems like I've been waiting for this day forever. In reality, it's only been a few months. Before I even began college at University of Richmond, I knew I was going to want to study abroad for a semester; I just had no idea where that would be. My parents assumed I would choose a European city, perhaps in France as French is one of my majors. When I called my mom during fall semester of my sophomore year to tell her that I had found a study ...

... Train 264 to Ulan-Bator, about 36 hours Ulan-Bator/Terelj May 20, 2004 - Train station transfer from Ulan-Bator to Terelj National Park (about 50 miles) "spectacular alpine scenery" according to Lonley Planet. Our driver will have our train tickets from Ulan-Bator to Beijing. May 20-22, 2004 - Double yurt with sprinkles at the Hotel-Buuvelt Gers camp To do in Terelj: Take in the scenery, horse rides around hills/forest May 22, 2004 - Car transfer to Ulan-Bator May 22-23 ...