Chapter Four: Northern Greece

Good Morning Sunshine

There are not many do-overs in life, but there are fresh starts. Some are chosen and filled with great excitement while others are just another step in the path the Lord has laid in front of us. Some have said that doing the Will of God is just doing the next thing.

Although this blog is really for me, I trust as I move through transition into Chapter Four of my life, you will ride this roller-coaster with me as a friend and companion and hopefully, we will all grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Northern Greece

It’s been an amazing three days. We left Athens on Sunday after the morning service and headed up north having lunch by the seaside in the village of Agia Constantina and ending up at the Grand Hotel in Meteora. After a five course dinner at 9 PM we headed to our room for some rest. In the morning we headed up to the monasteries. Costis, who is a trained tour guide, and also one of the four trained tour guides in biblical history was able to explain to us the symbols and sacraments of the Greek Orthodox Church. Since he was headed to the priesthood before he came to know Christ as Savior he has an in-depth understanding of a lot of their traditions.

Our next stop was a city of Neapolis or Kamala. It was about a four Hour drive. After settling into our hotel we walked the waterfront and had a variety of fish for dinner. In the morning we headed to the ancient city of Philippi. We were first exposed to a the place where Paul met with Lydia and other prominent women. We then headed to the ancient city. What a joy to be able to listen and learn what it would have been like to be a resident of the city of Philippi listening to Paul in the town square. As we walked the ancient city of Philippi we were able to stand in the place where Paul was questioned by the generals and where he was thrown in prison.

Another two hour drive took us to a wonderful seaside hotel near Katrina where we relaxed and had a swim in the Aegean Sea. Katrina has the largest evangelical church in Greece and we were able to meet one of its members in his home.

On Wednesday we headed to Thessaloniki where we saw some ruins of the town square and also visited a museum that explained so much of Greek history.

Then another four hour drive back to Athens. We are staying in the Cosmo Center run by AMG missions but that’s for another day. I will be posting some video on my YouTube channel later

My computer is at the repair shop because of an accidental spill of coke so we will have to see how recording does on the iPad.

Here are a few pictures to enjoy!