As most of you know, Bethany and I left for Estonia on June 30th. We travelled with the Calgary Church of Christ Young Friends team led by Peter Roberts. The flight took us through London, England and Helsinki, Finland before we finally touched ground in Tallinn, Estonia. For me personally (Dayna), I couldn't contain my excitement once I got a glimpse of Tallinn's Old Town from the window of the plane. Once we got to the baggage claim, however, my suitcase was the only one not to show up! Thankfully I have now received it and I am able to wear something other than what I travelled with.
Many old friends and some new friends greeted us and the Young Friends team at the airport. That was super encouraging and great to see them all there being so supportive of us. Bethany and I were taken to the Asunduse Church where we will be staying for the next 6 weeks. It feels good to finally settle in!
Yesterday, we went out with the Young Friends team to explore Tallinn's beautiful and historic Old Town. It felt amazing to be back and watch so many of the teens that I have grown up with experience what I experienced last year. We managed to sneak in a trip to the Kompressor, a favourite Estonian pancake restaurant, and also climbed many, MANY stairs to the top of the tallest church in Tallinn. After all the exploring, the team took the tramm to the church where a meeting for the upcoming camp was being held. Everyone was able to bond, be encouraged, and form some new friendships. I can't wait for what Camp Balchyoca is about to bring us this week!
It is now time for church here in Tallinn, but I thought I'd just give you all this little update. Thank you so much for your support, great things are about to happen here.
Sending our love from Tallinn,
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| Dayna and Beth on the plane from Calgary to London |
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| Chocolate and Ice Cream Estonian pancake |
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| Touring Tallinn - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the back |
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| Old Town Tallinn |
See You Soon, Dayna!
ReplyDelete-Merlin