we finally made it. it is amazing out here. our trip started out bad. my bag was put on the flight behind me so i had to stay in the airport for three extra hours. the same thing happened to Phil and he could not come out of the terminal, so i did not find him for about the same amount of time. it was kind of crazy. but a cool thing came out of it. we meant a German guy named volker (and in Germany they pronounce the v with an f so it was kind of weird) who hung out with us in Madrid and now has offered us a place to stay in Munich. i have never been to Munich, but he swears by it. he says it is one of the best places on earth compared to Michigan.
new years eve in Madrid was crazy. we spent the night in Sol Square- a place like time square- but more crazier. everything is more crazier in Europe. it´s as if there are no rules. people were dancing and drinking in the streets. but it was supper fun none the less. we meet some Canadians who were awesome. i think i am in love with this girl named Charlete. It´s too bad i didn´t get her facebook info. maybe we will see the crew again in Europe- it´s a pretty small place.
after new years we spent a few more days in Madrid seeing churches and the Royal Palace, and then we took a train to Barcelona where we are now staying with my cousin Brian. Barcelona is way cooler then Madrid. there is so much more to do out here. today we went to the beach and saw about 40 people surfing. the waves were about 10 feet and barreling. it was amazing. we have also been to the Picasso museum and the Guadi buildings that are pretty famous- as well as the olympic stadiums from 1992.
we are surprised at how little the dollar is worth out here. we have been eating honey and bread for break feast and lunch (and even some dinners), and then trying to find cheap places for dinner. we splurge every once in a while- it´s Europe. don´t be surprised if i come back skinner then before. and more mature i guess.
any way, life is good. i miss home and all you guys, but i am happy to be here. i am trying to keep my eyes open. these past few nights i have not slept as well bc i have been worrying about finances. it´s not that i don´t have enough money, but i am just worrying. i just need to trust that God will provide. some prayer request are for housing, food, and just continual provision and guidance. also, if you can pray for peace for me, that would be amazing. i don´t want to spend my trip worrying about money. i asked for an adventure, so i guess i am getting one.
our next stop is Rome for three days, and the Budapest.
til next time,
love,
Bryan
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Your trip sounds like fun! Post pictures if you can. =)
Honey and bread...what, are they all out of locust?
Love ya
Bryan - I'm so excited for you and I'll be praying for you, undoubtedly!
Hi Bryan,
Immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine... we think of you often in the dreary blah days here in michigan - the only thing that gets us through is thinking about Bryan traveling through Europe... :::Grin::: well sorta! Lots of love and hugs from the Lanning family!
Dude..... what a fun NY's Eve ... in Madrid... very cool and a great graduation present to yourself... thanks for doing the blog and sharing your story, many of us wish we could be joining you on this adventure... and don't let the money thing overshadow your fun... it will work out.. it always has for you and will this time too..... I do want to see a pic of you at a Starbucks...
Hi Creeger to you under the bridge! What’s it like under the bridge instead of over the bridge? You know it’s easier to travel over the bridge! We miss you…having pot roast today and thinking of you. Girls are missing their “brother” from another mother! Not the same around here without you.
Liberty and the mice are missing you too! I bet you see many mice “under the bridge”. Has the Lord revealed anything to you about “Megan” (Amanda is telling me what to write) have you met any attractive European ladies? Mandy said you need to put more “Creeger” into your writings – like “dude” & “man” & “catch my drift”
Well they are driving me crazy not Miss Daisy! So I will go
Love the Reinink's
Bryan, it sounds like a great New Years eve. The party wasn't quite as wild here but we had a good time.
Thanks for coming out and hanging before you left. I know you had a lot going.
Anyway I will see you in a few months and expect great stories.
Peace,
Wayne
Hey Creeger- This is Stephanie Laidlaw- I was just reading your post and was so excited to see you actually are travelling and having an adventure of your life. I will pray for finances and don't worry man- You will be taken care of. Have fun- pray alot and try and eat some good food :)
Much love and shalom from Grand Rapids- Stephanie Laidlaw
I am excited for you!
Hey Creegs! No baby yet. I'm glad you're blogging! It's definietly easier than emailing people individually! Marc & i both have one too...we figured it'll be easier for people to catch up on baby news that way. Anyhow- glad it's going well so far!
Hey Bry!
My husband found your blog and hooked me up! I am glad to hear about your travels! God does awesome things when we take trips...ha!...I sound like Pastor Randy! I have done a European tour and Paul and I traveled Southern Africa and Central Asia after were married. God has taught us so much through those trips! So, trust HIM ruthlessly.
Oh, and HAVE FUN!
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