The Joys of a Weekend Off!

As a full time missionary for a few years now, I realize the value of resting. I guess God knew what He was doing when He gave us a day of rest. Living in the dorm and on the floor with 19 teenage girls, sometimes it is hard to rest due to loud music and screams and giggling...which are great sounds...unless you are trying to sleep!

Over Valentines Day weekend, myself and 3 fellow RAs (CB, Stephanie, & Anna) were able to find some great rates for the train to Paris. It was a blessing to rest with friends and see a new place. It was also the birthday weekend for CB and Anna!



Here CB and I are in front of the Notre Dame, which is a fairly impressive structure. I did not going into the bell tower.

On the first evening there we climbed the 286 stairs to the Arc de Trimphe, which has a huge traffic circle around it with many streets shooting out from this point. It honors France.

While up in the Arc, I got to see the sun set. Here is the beautiful Paris cityscape. It reminds me of the many people who need Jesus Christ. I am glad that Avant has a short cycle team here.

Since I am an art fanatic...I wanted to go and see the Louve. It was slightly overwhelming with the massive amount of art, but I did get to see the Mona Lisa up close. It is quite a small painting. Anna, Stephanie, and I pose in front of the famous Louve glass pyramid.

The Eiffel Tower was the last thing I visited before we jumped back on the train. Stephanie and I are very impressed with this structure. I did not want to climb 1000 stairs since the 286 made me out of breath.

And I am off to the train and back to my wonderful girls in Palmgarten. After some rest and a bit of culture I am ready for another month without a weekend break.