Adventures in Prague

Hello All!

Yesterday Lena and I got a crash course in Prague's public transportation system. We took the bus the wrong direction and had to turn around at the cost of 26 Kc. After arriving in Old Town Prague we saw some tourist sights that included the famous Astronomical Clock, the Jan Huss statue, as well as St. Wenceslas Square. However, our biggest triumph of the day was grocery shopping for the first time...in Czech. We had to go by sight. Don't ask us what percentage of milk we purchased or whether the flour we bought was wheat or enriched. Also, we had to purchase in kilos. It was an adventure, but mostly a success. Sbohem přátelé! (Goodbye friends)

Take to The World

My Pandora radio has been getting a lot of use since I've been getting things ready for Prague this week. While listening the song "Take to the World" by Derek Webb came on and its lyrics caught my attention:

Go in peace to love and to serve
Let your ears ring long with what you have heard
May the bread on your tongue
Leave a trail of crumbs
To lead the hungry back to the place that you are from

[Chorus]
And take to the world this love, this hope and faith
Take to the world this rare, relentless grace
And like the three in one
Know you must become what you want to save
‘Cause that’s still the way
He takes to the world

Go, and go far
Take light deep in the dark
Believe what’s true
He uses all, even you
May the bread on your tongue leave a trail of crumbs
To lead the hungry back to the place you are from

[Chorus x2]

It is my prayer that I am able to embody these words

during my time in the Czech Republic.

I ask that it be your prayer too.

Peace,

RW

Geography Quiz #1

Alright, my awesome students here is your first geography quiz. It's a review of latitude and longitude. To answer this question try finding it on a map first and then check Google Earth. I'll post the answer in a few days. Best of luck!

Where is this?

50°6'21.3"N, 14°21'7.75"E

Training and Departure Date

Lena and I had a blessed time training at HDC. It was a time of great challenge and growth, for which we are both thankful. Plus, we met some awesome people who are planning to work in Peru. It was a pleasure getting to know them. And drumroll please...we finally have a departure date, January 27! Ahh! Right now I am soaking in the last moments with my friends in Virginia. Let the countdown begin...13 days.

Preparations

After many weeks of waiting on papers to apply for my student visa I have decided to go on a tourist visa instead. Lena and I begin training on Sunday evening and it lasts through Tuesday. Then its on to VA to say goodbye to our friends. I'm so excited! :)