summer break

I am taking a break from posting on this blog. I guess that might already be obvious seeing as I haven't posted anything for about a month. If you still want follow my life check the daskanadischwunder.blogspot.com its my personal blog that I will update this summer.

Renovation in the Lowlands

After getting back from Scotland, I went to Antwerp to see my cousin Luk and his Holly and their new son Gideon. They are in the process of renovating a house that they have bought in Ghent about 45 minutes west of Antwerp. The house has some interesting features including a kitchen island that more closely resembles some kind of anti-tank barrier. The double brick wall box was filled with rubble from a previous reno project and capped with a counter top. So we set about removing one side of the box and the rubble from inside. The fun part was carrying the rubble in buckets out to the street because the disposal service can't get into the courtyard in front of the house. Eventually we moved it all out, about a cubic metre, so that they can put kitchen cabinets in the space.

Fine Scottish Weather

I just wanted to update the people who regularily check in on me. I am currently in Edinburgh, Scotland. I got a cheap flight on Ryanair and have been moseying around the middle of the lowlands for the last two days. I have successfully tracked down the once-upon-a-time locales of two great-grandparents and had a morning stroll throught the Old and New courses at St. Andrews. I was suprised at the level of access that people are allowed. Turns out that as long as you don't bother the players you can come and go as you please. I also got to walk the beach that is featured in the opening scene in "Chariots of Fire". The rain was yesterday, the wind is here today; its hold on to your hat weather. I plan to ride a tour bus and try and stay out of the wind this afternoon. I have a bunch of pictures
and here is one from the East Sands very early this morning. More soon.

Spring in Prague, Czech Republic

More Bridge
Originally uploaded by djmuller33.

This is a view of the Charles Bridge. Its very old, the city itself dates back to the 800's. Well, not the city, but something of Prague is that old. Statues line the bridge which is closed to vehicle traffic, but its wide open to pedlars and painters trying to sell you there things. 15 years have passed since this city was firmly in the grip of Communism and now it hums with Capitalism and tourists. It was a great trip, I recommend it to anyone.

The Denkmal

The Denkmal
Originally uploaded by djmuller33.

I finally rode the 15 tram out far enough to walk around the War Memorial. Its a very impressive pile of stone. What I find really impressive is the huge pond in front. I always think about the games that you could play there. Just imagine 20 sheets of curling at once. Or playing hockey with about 100 people! I don't think Leipzigers see it that way, too bad.

Full Power to the 5 year plan

Full Power to the 5 year plan
Originally uploaded by djmuller33.

I used to laugh at the idea of the five year plan. We have those in Canada too... its called waiting for the next election. I see this sign on the side of this building at the train stop in Bad Lausig. The other day in the way to Area-Wide singing in Chemnitz I finally remebered to snap a picture. Little reminders of the past are everywhere. This was before the snow storm that almost storm stayed everyone in Chemnitz, because we couldn't get the cars over the hill to get out of town. That was until somebody had to get out and push. I think I might just buy a set of snowchains and carry them in my backpack. There's a plan that might be worth something??

A big thank you

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Originally uploaded by djmuller33.

I want to thank everyone who has prayed for me, supported me financially or just through a kind word has made this trip possible.
God continues to do more than I ask and He is the one doing the work here. I just get to watch as He shows how He is working on people's lives. I recommend to anyone to get involved in doing "mission" work and a front row seat to watch God.