...and back to the ocean one more time
Today Leia and I spent yet another day criss-crossing the island in our car, this time venturing all the way to Paphos, which is on the southwest coast. Leia had an appointment with a doctor/nutritionist there, so we decided to just turn it into a day trip, taking back roads and stopping at some scenic points along the way.
First we stopped at a place called Kourion, where there is a huge ancient amphitheater that is apparently still used occasionally for dramatic performances. It's situated on top of a high bluff that offers a panoramic view of the Mediterranean... just spectacular, breathtaking scenery. Being up there was a welcome, peaceful respite from our normally hectic routine.
Next we stopped at Petra Tou Romiou, which is where this picture was taken. You can see a series of three rocks leading into the sea, and the largest of these (marked by the arrow) is the namesake of the spot. Legend has it that a giant hero who protected Cyprus threw this big stone at a fleeing enemy and it landed in the sea.
After Leia's appointment, we went into Paphos and sat in a cafe planning our youth group meeting for this coming Friday night. Leia and I really enjoy working collaboratively on stuff like that, and we managed to come up with a lesson plan fairly quickly between the two of us. We are going to be starting a series of lessons that we hope will give the kids some new perspective on the true nature and relevance of the Bible, so we're pretty excited to have some firm direction for the group for the next month or so.
After walking around the touristy areas down by the sea for awhile, we headed home. Tomorrow we are going to the airport at Larnaca to pick up my belongings, which have finally arrived from the States. We're just praying it doesn't cost too much to get them out of Customs. So the next couple days will be a bit crazy as we try to get all of that stuff moved in and take care of some more wedding arrangements. But I think we both feel a lot more at ease today after spending some time alone together and with God and with His amazing creation, like our strength has been renewed a bit. And of course, we have a wonderful group of friends and family supporting us and praying for us.. thank you. It's much-needed, deeply appreciated, and regularly-reciprocated. Bye for now.
–John
posted by John and Leia @ 12:32 PM
4 Comments:
John and Leia,
Am enjoying keeping up with you this way. Sounds like you are finding at least some time to enjoy life and each other. That's what ultimately comes through even when you are bemoaning life's little stresses and strains. Looking forward to seeing you both in a couple of months. Love, Uncle Dwayne
Hi!
Leia - I'm Valerie. You haven't met me yet but if you are really curious ask John about his birthday and his car. Anyway I finally got around to checking this out a couple of days ago and think this is a great idea. It keeps everybody updated with one posting. I have to say I'm really jealous of all the beaches to walk on the all the free time to walk on them - ah free time, I had a brief bout with that once! Any way I just wanted to let you know I'm listening, please don't be affended if I don't chime in often again it goes back to that lack of free time. Well the two of you have a very wonderful Thursday, do something fun and exciting for me as I fill out applications and finish my graduation project.
I'm jealous of the veiw, guys! Seriously. see if you can bottle up some of that and bring it back to the states in june! i'll be sure to bring a box to take my order home in! love you both!
Amber
Hi!
John and Leia -- I am trying to send a comment via the Blog rather than e-mail.
Please write a lot, this is a wonderful way to be close to you guys.
If this works, I will write more next time.
John - Tomorrow, Thursday, will be rather a sad day for your Grandmother. We are going to the Braves Game; and I know you always go with her. You will be missed.
Love you,
Rosetta
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